The Embrace Quiz: Laugh, Think, and Connect!

What’s the title of the photograph we talked about?

• The Hug

• The Embrace

• The Curtain of Love

• Plastic Fantastic

Answer explanation

Although ‘Plastic Fantastic’ has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

Where was this photograph taken?

• London, UK

• São Paulo, Brazil

• Paris, France

• Tokyo, Japan

Answer explanation

Because Brazil isn’t just about samba and football—it’s also about hugs!

What separates the two people in the image?

• A glass wall

• A plastic sheet

• A force field

• A dramatic plot twist

Answer explanation

And, thankfully, no force fields or plot twists here!

What does the caregiver’s mask have on it?

• Smiley faces

• Golden crowns

• Sparkles

• Hearts

Answer explanation

Because who doesn’t want a mask fit for a queen?

What did the plastic sheet represent?

• A way to avoid hugs forever

• A bridge between love and safety

• A very large sandwich bag

• The pandemic’s fashion statement

Answer explanation

Though I wouldn’t recommend reusing it for your sandwiches!

What creative solution is the image highlighting?

• The ‘hug curtain’

• Hug-free zones

• COVID-safe handshakes

• Social distancing dances

Answer explanation

The image highlights the ‘hug curtain’, a creative solution that allows people to embrace while maintaining social distance, ensuring safety during interactions.

What emotion does this image capture most strongly?

• Loneliness

• Hope and connection

• Awkwardness

• Confusion

Answer explanation

The image conveys a sense of warmth and togetherness, suggesting a bond between individuals. This evokes feelings of hope and connection, making it the strongest emotion captured, rather than loneliness, awkwardness, or confusion.

How does the plastic sheet make you feel?

• Sad, because it’s a barrier.

• Inspired, because it’s creative.

• Hungry, because it looks like cling film.

• Conflicted—it’s both sad and hopeful.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Conflicted—it’s both sad and hopeful,' captures the duality of feelings evoked by the plastic sheet, representing both a barrier and a creative potential, leading to mixed emotions.

What does the golden crown on the mask symbolise?

• Royalty

• Resilience and strength

• Victory over COVID

• A love of shiny things

Answer explanation

The golden crown on the mask symbolizes resilience and strength, representing the ability to overcome challenges and adversity, rather than just royalty or a love for shiny things.

How do you think the elderly person felt during this moment?

• Relieved and happy

• Nervous

• Hungry (for real food, not hugs)

• Ready for a selfie

Answer explanation

The elderly person likely felt relieved and happy, as this choice suggests a positive emotional state during the moment, contrasting with feelings of nervousness or hunger, which do not align with a joyful experience.