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Puttin' On the Mitts Trivia Quiz

Here are some glove related questions which hopefully you will try your hand at.

A multiple-choice quiz by louisa1970. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
louisa1970

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,624

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
645

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: tjmartel8 (8/10), Guest 98 (7/10), Guest 73 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Actor Will Smith portrayed a famous sports personality in a 2001 biographical film which also stars Mykelti Williamson as Donald 'Don' King. What type of gloves did this sports personality wear? Hint

Boxing gloves

Baseball gloves

Goalkeeping gloves

Cricket gloves

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Question 2 of 10

2. A person who makes gloves is called a ______? Hint

Fletcher

Miller

Glover

Cooper

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Question 3 of 10

3. Harry Corbett created which popular British TV children's show featuring glove puppets? Hint

Lambchops

The Sooty Show

Basil Brush

Wallace & Gromit

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 'Barclays Golden Glove' award is awarded to the goalkeeper in which British team sport? Hint

Water Polo

Cricket

Football

Netball

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 'Red Hot Chilli Peppers' sang about this glove which was made of a particular type of fabric? Hint

This Leather Glove

This Velvet Glove

This Woolen Glove

This Cotton Glove

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Question 6 of 10

6. This King had to wear a glove to protect those around him as everything he touched turned to gold. Who was he? Hint

King Charles

King Canute

King Midas

King Arthur

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why do you need to wear gloves when you are in Science class? Hint

To keep your hands warm

To be fashionable

To stop your nail polish from chipping

To protect your hands from chemicals

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous Michael was known for wearing only one glove? Hint

Michael Jackson

Michael Fassbender

Michael Jordan

Michael Schumacher

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Foxglove is a flower which is both beautiful and deadly. To which genus of plants does it belong? Hint

Oroya

Digitalis

Smilax

Wisteria

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Glove World' is a theme park in which American Children's cartoon series? Hint

Scooby Doo

SpongeBob SquarePants

Tom & Jerry

Top Cat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Boxing gloves

Muhammed Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay on 17th January 1942. He often referred to himself as 'The Greatest' and one of his famous quotes to reporters was that he could 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.' The film referred to in the question was called 'Ali' and was directed by Michael Mann.

2. A person who makes gloves is called a ______?

Answer: Glover

Many surnames originated from everyday occupations and their use came into existence after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Fletcher indicated that you made arrows, Cooper indicated that you made barrels and Miller indicated that you were in charge of a mill.

3. Harry Corbett created which popular British TV children's show featuring glove puppets?

Answer: The Sooty Show

The 'Sooty Show' first aired on the BBC in 1955. 'Sooty' is a yellow bear with black on his nose and ears. His friend was a grey dog called 'Sweep'.

4. The 'Barclays Golden Glove' award is awarded to the goalkeeper in which British team sport?

Answer: Football

The 'Golden Glove' award is presented by 'FIFA' (Federation Internationale de Football Association) to the goalkeeper who has played the most games without letting in a goal in a season. There is also a' Golden Boot' award which is awarded to the player who scores the most goals in a season.

5. The 'Red Hot Chilli Peppers' sang about this glove which was made of a particular type of fabric?

Answer: This Velvet Glove

The Red Hot Chilli Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Their hits include 'Californication' and 'Snow (Hey Oh)'. In 2006 they won a 'Grammy Award' for their album 'Stadium Arcadium'

6. This King had to wear a glove to protect those around him as everything he touched turned to gold. Who was he?

Answer: King Midas

If someone tells you that you have the Midas touch they imply that you have the ability to succeed at whatever you do especially where money is concerned.

7. Why do you need to wear gloves when you are in Science class?

Answer: To protect your hands from chemicals

Gloves made from different materials such as nitrile, rubber, and neoprene provide protection against corrosive materials, chemicals and infections agents.

8. Which famous Michael was known for wearing only one glove?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was born on 29th August 1958 and died on 25th June 2009. He was often referred to as 'The King of Pop' and the rhinestone-encrusted glove which he wore the first time he performed his moonwalk sold at auction for �212,000 in 2009.

9. The Foxglove is a flower which is both beautiful and deadly. To which genus of plants does it belong?

Answer: Digitalis

'Digitalis' is a used to treat congestive heart failure however in large doses it can be fatal. 'Oyora' is a cacti, 'Smilax' is a shrub and the' Wisteria' belongs to the Pea family.

10. 'Glove World' is a theme park in which American Children's cartoon series?

Answer: SpongeBob SquarePants

'SpongeBob SquarePants' was created by a marine biologist named Stephen Hillenburg and first aired in 1999 on 'Nickelodeon'. 'Scooby Doo','Tom & Jerry' & 'Top Cat' were all produced by 'Hanna-Barbera Productions'.

Source: Author louisa1970

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