The Story of Barbie: From Concept to Icon

What is the main theme of the introduction section?

• The evolution of toys

• The magical story of Barbie's creation

• The role of music in storytelling

• The history of dolls

What inspired Ruth Handler to create a new type of doll?

• Her husband's suggestion

• A popular TV show

• A book she read

• Her daughter's play with paper dolls

What was the initial reaction of Mattel's directors to Ruth's idea?

• They thought it was too expensive

• They were very supportive

• They were uncertain about its success

• They immediately started production

What was the name of the doll Ruth discovered in Europe that inspired her?

• Fashion Polly

• Bild Lilli

• American Girl

• Barbie

Who helped Ruth in transforming her idea into the Barbie doll?

• Her daughter Barbara

• Her husband Eliot

• Fashion designer Charlotte Johnson

• Engineer Jack Ryan

In what year did Barbie make her debut at the American International Toy Fair?

• 1970

• 1955

• 1965

• 1959

What was unique about Barbie's initial appearance?

• She was only available as a brunette

• She had a red dress

• She wore a black and white zebra-striped swimsuit

• She had a hat

How many Barbie dolls were sold in the first year?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 350,000

What has remained constant about Barbie over the years?

• Her hairstyle

• Her price

• Her story of empowerment and imagination

• Her original outfit

By 2009, how many Barbie dolls had been sold?

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 750 million

• 2 billion