It’s a modern world and these days the word “homemaker” is more than a little old fashioned. So reading Betty Crocker’s Homemaker Quiz from way back in 1967 is like opening a time capsule.

The quiz, uncovered this week by Glamour magazine, doesn’t get into the whole pleasing your man thing, but it does cover important subjects for a homemaker to know, like a home’s market value, budgeting and the qualities of various fabrics.

Because its parent company General Mills 150th birthday, they offered a peek into the blast from the past quiz and here are some of the favorites.

Test your 1967 homemaker knowledge and play along:

1. Lucy and Tom are building a new house, and Lucy wants convenience features that enable her to do her household tasks without an excessive expenditure of energy. Which of the following would contribute least to conserving Lucy's energy?

A. A one-story house

B. Work counters that are all the proper height for Lucy

C. Shelves that are all within Lucy's arm reach

D. Rooms all opening off the same hallway

 

2. Which of the following illustrates the best time management?

A. Placing all soiled laundry in one large hamper on casters

B. Rinsing all dishes completely before loading dishwasher

C. Removing clothes to be ironed from drier while still slightly damp and ironing immediately

D. Ironing cotton and linen articles before those containing synthetic fibers

 

3. Which rule is least appropriate for economical shopping?

A. Know how much you have to spend and plan accordingly

B. Learn what foods in each basic group give the most food value for the money spent

C. Always buy food "specials"

D. Watch for sales of desired foods

 

4. In order to make a constructive use of their leisure time, the Smiths want to plan a recreation that the entire family will enjoy. Which of the following is the best way to reach a decision?

A. Let Mr. Smith decide, because he has less leisure time than the others

B. Let Mrs. Smith decide, because she knows the family's needs and interests

C. Have the whole family concentrate on each person's favorite recreation in turn

D. Hold a family discussion and base the choice on general agreement

 

5. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of good furniture arrangement?

A. Keep centers of visual interest away from the furniture

B. Keep large pieces of furniture away from the walls

C. Do not mix very small and very large pieces of furniture

D. Use accessories of a size contrasting with furniture

ANSWERS ARE BELOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    1. D
    2. C
    3. C
    4. D
    5. C

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