Can You Earn A 100% On This 1940s Home Economics Quiz?

Do you have what it takes to earn a 100% on this 1940's home economics quiz? It's time to put your knowledge of vintage housekeeping to the ultimate test. Ready to find out if you could have hacked it at home in the 1940s? To the quiz!
START THE QUIZ!

Question 1/12

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According to 1940's housekeeping guides, it was customary to stand behind your chair until ______ takes their seat.
Everyone
The man of the house
The hostess

Question 2/12

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In the 1940's, it was customary to to always sit and rise from ______ of your chair.
The right
The left
The middle

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It was proper to, Iron cotton and linen fabrics on _______.
The right side
The wrong side
Either side

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According to home economics guides the ideal family structure is a _______.
Matriarchy
Patriarchy
Democracy

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The work a mother does in the home is known as what?
Labor income
Emotional tax
A gift

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What are the three types of table service?
English, Russian, French
British, English, French
English, Russian, Compromise

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How long was a woman to take for rest before her husband arrived home?
10 minutes
15 minutes
60 minutes

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True or false: A good housewife was to minimize all noise before her husband arrived home.
True
False

Question 9/12

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As the saying goes, "Table manners tend to match the _______."
Hostess
House
Table

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How often was one to clean their kitchen sink?
Once a day
Everytime dishes were washed
Once a week

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True or false: You were able use the same spoon to taste a food several times as you were preparing it.
True
False

Question 12/12

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Which of the following foods should always be washed before you prepare it?
Steak
Chicken
Eggs
Unfortunately, you did not pass this 1940's home economics test! While you might know a few of the etiquette tips being taught in this decade, many of them left you feeling a bit confused. Fret not friend, we've come a long way since the 40's!

C+, 1940s Home Ec Fail

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Right!
You passed this 1940's home economics test with ease! You're obviously an old soul with a love of history, culture, and good etiquette. You remember many of the skills and ideals taught in 1940's home economics class. Go you!

B+, 1940s Home Ec Pass

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Right!
You are 1940's home economics awesome! Sure, many of the tips and ideas put forth on this quiz are a bit dated, but as a history buff, you can't help but revel in a different time. You know your 1940's history and etiquette better than the rest!

A+, 1940s Home Ec Awesome

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Right!
1
According to 1940's housekeeping guides, it was customary to stand behind your chair until ______ takes their seat.
Everyone
The man of the house
The hostess
2
In the 1940's, it was customary to to always sit and rise from ______ of your chair.
The right
The left
The middle
3
It was proper to, Iron cotton and linen fabrics on _______.
The right side
The wrong side
Either side
4
According to home economics guides the ideal family structure is a _______.
Matriarchy
Patriarchy
Democracy
5
The work a mother does in the home is known as what?
Labor income
Emotional tax
A gift
6
What are the three types of table service?
English, Russian, French
British, English, French
English, Russian, Compromise
7
How long was a woman to take for rest before her husband arrived home?
10 minutes
15 minutes
60 minutes
8
True or false: A good housewife was to minimize all noise before her husband arrived home.
True
False
9
As the saying goes, "Table manners tend to match the _______."
Hostess
House
Table
10
How often was one to clean their kitchen sink?
Once a day
Everytime dishes were washed
Once a week
11
True or false: You were able use the same spoon to taste a food several times as you were preparing it.
True
False
12
Which of the following foods should always be washed before you prepare it?
Steak
Chicken
Eggs