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Quiz about Vocabulary Words ABCs of Clothing
Quiz about Vocabulary Words ABCs of Clothing

Vocabulary Words: ABCs of Clothing Quiz


Following are 25 questions on different apparel and fashion accessories beginning with the letters A, B, and C.

A multiple-choice quiz by ravenskye. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
ravenskye
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
24,410
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
14 / 25
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1094
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Question 1 of 25
1. Which is NOT something you wear in your hair or on your head? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Which one of the following is NOT a liturgical vestment (something worn by a church official)? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Which word is NOT used to describe a type of shoe? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Which is NOT a head ornament? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Which is NOT a type of fabric? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Which IS an ornamental clasp? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Which is NOT a woman's undergarment? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Which is NOT a type of coat? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Which item of apparel is NOT directly church-related? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Which is NOT a type of hat? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Which one IS a shoe? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Which is NOT a fashion accessory? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Which is NOT a type of cloak? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Which is NOT worn on the head? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. How is 'hat' said in French?

Answer: (One Word - starts with C)
Question 16 of 25
16. Bolero and Bomber are both types of what?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 17 of 25
17. Buckskins and capris are types of what?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 18 of 25
18. Which is NOT worn on the head? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Could one wear a burse, caftan, casque and ceinture at the same time?


Question 20 of 25
20. Who would wear a chiton? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Which is a tight-fitting bodice for women? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Who might wear a breechclout? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Did Mr. Rogers wear a cardigan?


Question 24 of 25
24. What's a calpac? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Could one wear a curch and chaussures at the same time?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which is NOT something you wear in your hair or on your head?

Answer: aba

An ABA is a loose, sleeveless outer garment worn in the Middle East. A BALACLAVA is a knight cap that covers the head and the neck. An ANADEM is a wreath for the head. A BABUSHKA is a head kerchief.
2. Which one of the following is NOT a liturgical vestment (something worn by a church official)?

Answer: barathea

BARATHEA is a type of fabric.
3. Which word is NOT used to describe a type of shoe?

Answer: Castor

A Castor is a beaver hat, or it can refer to the beaver itself. The other three terms canall be used to describe laced footwear. A Balmoral can also be a type of hat, and a buskin can be a type of theatrical tragedy. As well as describing a type of boot worn in Greek tragedy, cothurnus can refer to the tragedy itself.
4. Which is NOT a head ornament?

Answer: bertha

A BERTHA is a wide, round collar covering the shoulders. An AIGRETTE is a spray of gems worn on a hat or in the hair. A BODKIN is an ornamental hairpin. A COMMODE (in addition to being a bathroom fixture), is also a woman's ornate cap.
5. Which is NOT a type of fabric?

Answer: burgonet

A BURGONET is a helmet.
6. Which IS an ornamental clasp?

Answer: agrafe

What the others are: An ANORAK is a pullover hooded jacket; an ASCOT is a broad neck scarf; a BANGKOK is a Philippine palm hat.
7. Which is NOT a woman's undergarment?

Answer: chimere

A CHIMERE is a sleeveless robe worn by Anglican bishops. A BANDEAU is a hairband, but it's also a type of brassiere.
8. Which is NOT a type of coat?

Answer: chukka

A CHUKKA is an ankle-length leather boot.
9. Which item of apparel is NOT directly church-related?

Answer: cravat

A CRAVAT is a necktie. A BIRETTA is a clerical cap. A CHASUBLE is a type of liturgical vestment. A CHRISOM is a white baptismal robe.
10. Which is NOT a type of hat?

Answer: Boubou

A BOUBOU is a long, flowing African garment. A Balmoral may be a shoe (as mentioned in a previous question), or a traditional Scottish bonnet.
11. Which one IS a shoe?

Answer: blucher

A BIGGIN is a cap; BREEKS are britches (pants); and BROCATELLE is a fabric.
12. Which is NOT a fashion accessory?

Answer: cheongsam

A CHEONGSAM is an Oriental dress; an AMULET is an ornament or gem worn on the body; a BANGLE is a bracelet; and a CESTUS is a woman's belt. (Roman slaves also wore battle gloves called caestus, which is sometimes written as cestus; they were not fashion accessories!)
13. Which is NOT a type of cloak?

Answer: baldachin

BALDACHIN is a fabric. In addition to being a type of overcoat, as mentioned in a previous question, a CAPOTE is a type of cloak.
14. Which is NOT worn on the head?

Answer: brogan

A BROGAN is a coarse work shoe. A BERET is a woolen brimless cap; a CALOTTE is a skullcap; and a CHAPLET is a wreath for the head.
15. How is 'hat' said in French?

Answer: chapeau

16. Bolero and Bomber are both types of what?

Answer: Jackets

17. Buckskins and capris are types of what?

Answer: Pants

18. Which is NOT worn on the head?

Answer: culottes

CULOTTES are women's trousers cut to resemble a skirt. A CLOCHE is a close-fitting woman's hat; a CHADOR is a combination garment -- headcovering, veil and shawl; and a CALASH is a large hood worn by women (as well as being a kind of folding carriage roof).
19. Could one wear a burse, caftan, casque and ceinture at the same time?

Answer: Yes

A BURSE is a purse; a CAFTAN is an ankle-length long-sleeved garment; a CASQUE is a helmet, and a CEINTURE is a belt or sash for the waist. So, yes, one could wear them all together, but it'd probably look silly with the CASQUE!
20. Who would wear a chiton?

Answer: a Greek

21. Which is a tight-fitting bodice for women?

Answer: basque

A BANDANA is a handkerchief; BATIK and BAIZE are fabrics.
22. Who might wear a breechclout?

Answer: Native American

A BREECHLOUT, or breechcloth, is a rectangle of material that passes between the thighs and is held in place by a narrow belt, with the ends hanging over the belt. It differs from other forms of loincloth such as those worn by the other groups.
23. Did Mr. Rogers wear a cardigan?

Answer: Yes

24. What's a calpac?

Answer: a cap

25. Could one wear a curch and chaussures at the same time?

Answer: Yes

That would be wearing a kerchief and shoes, so I would recommend some additional apparel as well!
Source: Author ravenskye

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