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Quiz about All That Glitters
Quiz about All That Glitters

All That Glitters Trivia Quiz


The FunTrivia mansion now has a ballroom. The chandeliers glimmer, the diamonds worn by the ladies glitter, but all is not as it seems.

A multiple-choice quiz by Christinap. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Christinap
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
344,576
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
576
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Luckycharm60 (5/10), Andyboy2021 (10/10), CoachP44 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The ladies at the ball look lovely in their silk gowns, but some of them are not silk; they are a fake silk. What is another name for this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are various bronze ornaments dotted around the ballroom, but unfortunately they are not true bronze. What could they be instead? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The invitation to the ball stated that the ladies should wear tiaras, and there is a glittering display of these and other jewellery on show. Many of the diamonds are not all they seem to be. Of the following, which is NOT a fake gem? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Niches around the walls of the FunTrivia mansion ballroom hold classical statues of marble, or are they? Which material might they be made of instead of marble? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The ballroom looks magnificent, but suddenly you realise that some of the drapes and much of the decorative carving doesn't actually exist. They have been created by a clever paint effect. What is this called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The gentlemen at the ball are trying hard not to be outdone by the ladies, but regrettably much of their finery is in fact pinchbeck. What does this most closely resemble? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The ball has reached the stage where refreshments are served, and you gratefully accept a glass of champagne. Even this is not what it seems, as your wine does not come from the only country that can produce true champagne. Which country is this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Beautiful flower arrangements adorn the ballroom, but on closer inspection you realise these are not real flowers. Of the following, which are realistic artificial flowers NOT made from? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The ball, which has been a great success, is coming to an end, and many of the ladies are donning their fur coats ready to leave. Thankfully these are fake furs, not real, but how do you tell the difference? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The ball is over and the last guest has left. Time to blow out the candles in the chandeliers and go to bed, but no, the candles aren't real. Which fairly modern invention has made fake candles look so realistic? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The ladies at the ball look lovely in their silk gowns, but some of them are not silk; they are a fake silk. What is another name for this?

Answer: Rayon

Silk is a natural fabric produced by silkworms. Man-made silk is rayon. Made from cellulose fibre, it is not a true synthetic material, such as nylon, but neither is it a true natural material either. It usually has a much higher sheen to it than true silk.

It was first produced in France in the 1880s as an alternative to silk, which was a very expensive fabric. It soon proved highly popular because it was very versatile and took dye well. It also drapes well, which makes it popular for curtains and furnishing fabrics, as well as for dresses and blouses.
2. There are various bronze ornaments dotted around the ballroom, but unfortunately they are not true bronze. What could they be instead?

Answer: Spelter

True bronze articles were highly expensive. Spelter, which is a zinc alloy, was commonly used in the 19th century for many cheap items such as clock cases and candlesticks. These were cast in the same way as bronze items and were then given an artificial patina.

As home ornamentation became popular, especially in the art deco period, it was used for copies of the famous art deco ladies, as well as for statues of animals, busts of heads and other popular ornaments of the day. These were often weighted with lead to give the feel of a true bronze ornament.
3. The invitation to the ball stated that the ladies should wear tiaras, and there is a glittering display of these and other jewellery on show. Many of the diamonds are not all they seem to be. Of the following, which is NOT a fake gem?

Answer: Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a real gem stone. Mined in Tanzania it ranges in shade from light purple to dark blue. It is often heat treated to enhance the colour.

Diamonds have been synthesised for many years. Often the real gems were too valuable to wear and they were kept in a bank vault with good copies being made for use. In recent years some of the alternatives to real diamond have become so realistic that it takes a diamond tester to tell the difference. Some are now so good they can even fool a jeweller.
4. Niches around the walls of the FunTrivia mansion ballroom hold classical statues of marble, or are they? Which material might they be made of instead of marble?

Answer: Alabaster

Alabaster, which is a type of gypsum, has been used as an alternative to the far more expensive marble from as far back as ancient Egyptian times. It is a much softer material than marble, so it carves and sculpts easily. The statue is then carefully treated in hot water to partially dry out the gypsum.

This reduces the natural translucency of the alabaster, and the result looks very close to true marble.
5. The ballroom looks magnificent, but suddenly you realise that some of the drapes and much of the decorative carving doesn't actually exist. They have been created by a clever paint effect. What is this called?

Answer: Trompe l'oeil

Trompe l'oeil is French for deceive the eye and is a paint effect that portrays objects in such a realistically three dimensional way that they are perceived as being real. It was often used in houses to give the appearance of a much larger room, or a higher ceiling than actually existed, or to give the illusion of rich carving or even window drapes.

It was also used on furniture, for example, to give the illusion of a deck of cards left lying on a table.
6. The gentlemen at the ball are trying hard not to be outdone by the ladies, but regrettably much of their finery is in fact pinchbeck. What does this most closely resemble?

Answer: Gold

Invented by watchmaker Christopher Pinchbeck, pinchbeck is an alloy of copper and zinc mixed so that it looks like gold. At the time it was invented in the 18th century, the only gold sold was 18 carat which was beyond the finances of most people. In later years, dishonest traders passed it off as real gold so the name pinchbeck came to mean something cheap and worthless.
7. The ball has reached the stage where refreshments are served, and you gratefully accept a glass of champagne. Even this is not what it seems, as your wine does not come from the only country that can produce true champagne. Which country is this?

Answer: France

Only sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France is entitled to call itself champagne. The grapes must have been grown within specifically designated plots within the region. The name "champagne" is now protected as a Protected Designation of Origin under European Law.

Other countries produce sparkling wines that are the equivalent of the very best French champagne, but they are not allowed to use that name.
8. Beautiful flower arrangements adorn the ballroom, but on closer inspection you realise these are not real flowers. Of the following, which are realistic artificial flowers NOT made from?

Answer: Metal

Artificial flowers are made from a variety of materials, and some are now so realistic they are even scented. Most artificial flowers for sale today are made of polyester. This is now a very specialised industry, with most flowers being made in the Pearl River delta area of China. From there thousands of 40ft containers full of artificial flowers are sent to every corner of the world. Silk flowers are usually far more expensive than the polyester variety and plastic ones are rarely seen these days.
9. The ball, which has been a great success, is coming to an end, and many of the ladies are donning their fur coats ready to leave. Thankfully these are fake furs, not real, but how do you tell the difference?

Answer: The burn test

Today's fake furs are so realistic that just sight or touch alone will not reliably tell you the difference. The only real way to tell is the burn test. Take a few hairs and set fire to them with a match. If they crumble and smell like burning human hair they are real fur; if they melt and curl up into a hard ball and give off a horrid chemical smell they are fake fur. Word of warning, doing this to coats in a store before buying one is not recommended.
10. The ball is over and the last guest has left. Time to blow out the candles in the chandeliers and go to bed, but no, the candles aren't real. Which fairly modern invention has made fake candles look so realistic?

Answer: The LED

Tiny LEDs now light the new generation of flame less candles, and they even give a flicker effect. Most are battery operated and some can even be set on a timer. They look and smell highly realistic, coming with scent and built in drips of wax down the sides. Taper candles will even fit into a candlestick or chandelier with candle holders.

Much safer than naked flame candles they can be safely left unattended.
Source: Author Christinap

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