A home economics class today is very different from one in the fifties. In the past, roles were closely defined by gender and age. The breadwinner of the family was usually the father while the mother cooks, rears the children and manages the house. In addition, there were other strict guidelines, including some that may seem bizarre by today's standards, that were taught in home economics lessons back then.
Here's the 1954 edition of Experiences in Homemaking, a textbook used in high school home economics. Food preparation, homemaking skills, personality development, as well as social etiquette were taught using this book. There were also many routines that students learned back then, such as the sequence of washing dishes, how to get along with boys and introducing friends to their parents.
How would you fare in a home economics class during the 1950s? Answer the following questions based on the 1954 home ec textbook and we'll find out!
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Can You Pass a 1954 Home Economics Class? Quiz Questions
What is the minimum number of hours of sleep needed for a 12-year-old?
8
12
10
What is the best time to have breakfast?
8.30 AM
7.30 AM
9.30 AM
How often should you shampoo your hair at the least?
Every day
Every 2 to 3 days
Every 2 weeks
What of these would be the first course of a 3-course home dinner?
Salad
Main
Soup
Which is the best centerpiece for a dining table in the summer?
Bowl of fruit
Garden flowers
Artificial ornaments
Small plant
Which of these fibers is a vegetable fiber?
Cotton
Silk
Synthetic
Wool
What is the color combination of dark blue and light blue used in designing a dress called?
Complementary
Analogous
Monotone
When choosing footwear, what must they be suited to, other than the occasion?
Your taste
Current trends
Your feet
Which type of clothing stain has to be removed by bleach?
Grease
Chalk
Ink
Blood
What is the average number of times an adult breathes in a minute?
22
20
18
When taking care of a patient who's confined to his bed, what is the last thing to before serving breakfast?
Give him a drink
Wash his hands and face
Cleanse his teeth and mouth
What kind of eggs should you not give to a patient following a soft diet?
Soft boiled
Fried
Poached
Scrambled
Why should girls have male friends in their adolescent years?
They will have more fun with a wider group of friends.
They will give them the best chance at happiness in their married lives.
Boys treat girls better than girls do.
Why would a younger sibling imitate the older one?
The younger sibling has great admiration for the older one.
The younger sibling wants to be seen as equals in the parents' eyes.
The younger sibling enjoys annoying the older one.
Under which part of the family's budget do utilities fall under?
Shelter
Operating cost
Advancement
One Comment
You got 6 out of 15!
You didn’t do too well on this quiz. You probably are very forward thinking, since this is based on a very outdated class! Makes scents!