Cape Styles

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What is the most common type of cape?

  1. Hooded Cape

  2. Poncho

  3. Ruana

  4. Capelet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A poncho is a rectangular or square piece of fabric with a hole in the center for the head. It is often made of wool or cotton and is worn over the shoulders.

What is a ruana?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A ruana is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

What is a capelet?

  1. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  2. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A capelet is a short, sleeveless cape that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of fur, wool, or leather.

What is a hooded cape?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A hooded cape is a long cape that has a hood attached to it. It is typically made of wool or leather and is worn in cold weather.

What is a military cape?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A military cape is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

What is a Spanish cape?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Spanish cape is a short, circular cape that is worn over the head. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

What is a Mexican poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Mexican poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often fringed or tasseled.

What is a Peruvian poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Peruvian poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or alpaca and is often brightly colored.

What is a Bolivian poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Bolivian poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or alpaca and is often brightly colored.

What is a Chilean poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Chilean poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or alpaca and is often brightly colored.

What is a Guatemalan poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Guatemalan poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

What is a Salvadoran poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Salvadoran poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

What is a Honduran poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Honduran poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

What is a Nicaraguan poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Nicaraguan poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

What is a Costa Rican poncho?

  1. A long, rectangular shawl worn over the shoulders

  2. A short, circular cape worn over the head

  3. A long, hooded cape worn over the head and shoulders

  4. A short, sleeveless cape worn over the shoulders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Costa Rican poncho is a long, rectangular shawl that is worn over the shoulders. It is typically made of wool or cotton and is often brightly colored.

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