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Quiz about Welcome to a Homemakers Life in the 1900s

Welcome to a Homemaker's Life in the 1900s Quiz

Welcome to my grandmother's life in America in the 1900s. I enjoyed her stories and I hope you do too.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jinxgirl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jinxgirl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
381,374

Updated
Aug 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
509

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mrs. Johnson hosted several neighbor ladies for a fancy afternoon social event. She served scones and a piping hot Earl Grey. What is the name of the covering that helped this beverage retain its heat? Hint

Afghan

Potash

Turban

Cozy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mrs. Renfrew was known as a strange duck in the neighborhood. Before she hung her laundry on her line, she used a certain machine with a scary name. What was it called? Hint

Dyriad

Mangle

Ghost Washer

Crusher

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mrs. Sanders is known for her light and fluffy mashed potatoes. What is the kitchen tool that she would use to ensure her dish is of a consistently smooth texture for a fancy dinner? Hint

Masher

Blender

Ricer

Wooden Spoon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Miss Annie Chapman of London was said to make antimacassars for a living. Which term is NOT associated with this 1900s domestic item? Hint

Croquette

Tatting

Crochet

Doily

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Question 5 of 10

5. Auntie Social invited all her female relatives to a party in honor of the latest bride-to-be in the family. What was this all-female gathering called since the early 20th century? Hint

Fairy Light Garden Party

Tea and Crumpet Fete

Hen Party

Afternoon Duxelle

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Question 6 of 10

6. My family lives in the American plains in the 1900s. Our cabin relies on a simple fireplace for heat and cooking. One of a pair of metal supports for firewood on our hearth is called what? Hint

hanging betty

wood raiser

heater

andiron

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following did my Texan great-grandmother NOT use to create patchwork quilts? Hint

Scraps of American flour sacks

Dovecote irons

Leftovers from homemade garments

Thimble

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the morning of my wedding day, my family presented me with a Welsh Dresser. What should I do with this gift? Hint

Display cookware

Wear the lovely lace veil the local lady embroidered

Donate money to charity

Pet the cute puppy - it will soon become a family favorite

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Question 9 of 10

9. My grandfather was a Texas rancher. During the bitter winter snows, he wore a garment under his outer clothes when tending the stock. What was this called? Hint

Drawers

None - he went commando

Tighty Whiteys

Union Suit

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Sears and Roebuck catalog was an important delivery to many an American frontier family. Which item could one NOT order from this company? Hint

An automobile

A windmill

A watch

A sewing machine

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Answer: Cozy

A tea cozy is a lovely covering for a tea pot that helps it stay at serving temperature. An Afghan can help retain heat in several ways - snuggle up with a wonderful long-haired dog, wrap up in a blanket or shawl of the same name, or (ideally) both!

2. Mrs. Renfrew was known as a strange duck in the neighborhood. Before she hung her laundry on her line, she used a certain machine with a scary name. What was it called?

Answer: Mangle

A mangle is a mechanical device using rollers to help wring water out of wet laundry. Thought to originate in London in the 1850s, it moved into home use in the 1900s. Its primary use today is to help press linens, napkins, uniforms, etc. for large institutions such as restaurants and hotels. (I hate doing laundry, so a Ghost Washer sounds good to me!)

3. Mrs. Sanders is known for her light and fluffy mashed potatoes. What is the kitchen tool that she would use to ensure her dish is of a consistently smooth texture for a fancy dinner?

Answer: Ricer

Mrs. Sanders peels, cooks and runs her potatoes through a rotary ricer over her mixing bowl. A bit of butter, cream or milk, salt and pepper and "Bob's your uncle!" Sadly, some folks (like me) use the ole potato masher instead. The taters might not be silky smooth but they get on the table quickly. :-)

4. Miss Annie Chapman of London was said to make antimacassars for a living. Which term is NOT associated with this 1900s domestic item?

Answer: Croquette

An antimacassar is a fabric embroidered with a simple pattern of wool or silk often used to protect the back and arms of upholstered furniture. Tragically, Miss Annie Chapman was a victim of the notorious Jack the Ripper. Though some assert she was a "lady of the night", her neighbors attested that she was a simple, good-hearted girl that did the best she could.

The other answers of sewing and fabric terms of crochet, tatting and doily are associated with antimacassars. A croquette is a deep fried meat, fish or vegetable roll.

5. Auntie Social invited all her female relatives to a party in honor of the latest bride-to-be in the family. What was this all-female gathering called since the early 20th century?

Answer: Hen Party

A Hen Party is a celebration for a bride-to-be. Also known as a Stagette (Canada), Girls' Night Out or Kitchen Tea (South Africa), Hens' Night (Australia) and Bachelorette party (USA.)

Although the other foils are my own creation.

6. My family lives in the American plains in the 1900s. Our cabin relies on a simple fireplace for heat and cooking. One of a pair of metal supports for firewood on our hearth is called what?

Answer: andiron

Andirons are an essential part of our heating and cooking in the cabin's fireplace. A hanging betty is a lamp, a heater is a generic word for something that provide nice warmth, and I made up a "wood raiser" although I'm sure it comes in handy for some purpose.

7. Which of the following did my Texan great-grandmother NOT use to create patchwork quilts?

Answer: Dovecote irons

A patchwork quilt is a lovely piece of art made from a variety of fabrics set in a decorative pattern and outlined by embroidery. All the foils save "Dovecote irons" are correct. (I made that one up.) Flour sacks and scraps from clothing were used to create lovely quilts by women (and perhaps men) using needle, thread and a thimble to protect the fingers.

8. On the morning of my wedding day, my family presented me with a Welsh Dresser. What should I do with this gift?

Answer: Display cookware

A Welsh dresser is a piece of furniture historically used to display a family's china and other pieces of worth. Many brides wear lace veils that are handmade by family members both alive or passed-on. The Westminster Dog show would be surprised to encounter a Welsh Dresser in its competition!

9. My grandfather was a Texas rancher. During the bitter winter snows, he wore a garment under his outer clothes when tending the stock. What was this called?

Answer: Union Suit

A union suit is a one piece undergarment (with a buttoned flap in the back). It was issued during the American Civil War to the Union Army. The other foils are references to other choices of undergarments.

10. The Sears and Roebuck catalog was an important delivery to many an American frontier family. Which item could one NOT order from this company?

Answer: A windmill

This company was the first major IPO in American financial history. It began with a shipment of watches and evolved into selling catalog cars from 1905 to 1915 (Lincoln Motor Car Works from Chicago.) Sadly, farmers were on their own for windmill purchases.

Source: Author Jinxgirl

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