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History of Fashion 1920/1950s

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the dictionary definition of a Flapper?

a)

A women who purposely rebelled and caused harm to others

b)

A women from the 1920's

c)

A fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behavior.

d)

A fashionable older women who often preformed for the joy of others

2.

What is not a common way of dressing in the 1950s?

a)

Victorian

b)

Preppy

c)

Sports wear

d)

Suits

3.

What is the main reason why fashion is so important?

a)

It's fun and influences others.

b)

It helps us better understand the era and time in history.

c)

It is where the economy gets most of their money from plus it is necessary.

d)

Fashion is an art and art is important.

4.

Who did not influence fashion in the 1950's?

a)

Elvis Presley

b)

Britney Spears

c)

James Dean

d)

Marilyn Monroe

5.

Why did two piece bathing suits become popular in the 1940's?

a)

They were more comfortable

b)

They became popular due to material rationing after the war

c)

They were used as a way to rebel against the norms

d)

Used to stand out

6.

Was it normal for women to wear trousers in earlier decades?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Fashion is not

a)

Considered a form of art

b)

Used to express how one feels

c)

Always accessible to everyone

d)

Used to illustrate a specific era

8.

Wearing suits as a day-to-day wear was NOT normal in the 1920's

a)

Yes

b)

No