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Handbags and Purses in Art and Literature

Description: This quiz will evaluate your knowledge about the portrayal of handbags and purses in art and literature.
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In the painting "American Gothic" by Grant Wood, what is the woman holding in her hand?

  1. A pitchfork

  2. A handbag

  3. A broom

  4. A Bible


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The woman in "American Gothic" is holding a small, black handbag in her right hand.

Which famous painting by Pablo Picasso features a woman with a handbag?

  1. Guernica

  2. The Weeping Woman

  3. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon

  4. The Old Guitarist


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," one of the women is depicted holding a small, black handbag.

In the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what does Daisy Buchanan carry in her handbag?

  1. A mirror

  2. A compact

  3. A flask of alcohol

  4. A gun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daisy Buchanan is described as carrying a small, gold mirror in her handbag.

Which character in the TV series "Sex and the City" is known for her extensive handbag collection?

  1. Carrie Bradshaw

  2. Miranda Hobbes

  3. Charlotte York

  4. Samantha Jones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carrie Bradshaw, the protagonist of "Sex and the City," is known for her love of handbags and her extensive collection.

In the movie "The Devil Wears Prada," what is the name of the handbag that Andy Sachs covets?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Neverfull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andy Sachs, the protagonist of "The Devil Wears Prada," covets a Birkin handbag, which is a highly sought-after and expensive designer bag.

Which fashion designer is known for creating the iconic "Kelly" handbag?

  1. Coco Chanel

  2. Christian Dior

  3. Yves Saint Laurent

  4. Hermès


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The "Kelly" handbag was created by Hermès in 1935 and was originally named the "Sac à Dépêches" (saddlebag). It was renamed the "Kelly" in 1956 after Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco, was photographed carrying it.

What is the name of the handbag that is characterized by its two half-moon shapes and a flap closure?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Saddle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Saddle handbag, designed by John Galliano for Dior in 1999, is characterized by its two half-moon shapes and a flap closure.

Which handbag is known for its distinctive monogram pattern of interlocking "L" and "V" letters?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Neverfull


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Neverfull handbag, designed by Louis Vuitton in 2007, is known for its distinctive monogram pattern of interlocking "L" and "V" letters.

What is the name of the handbag that is characterized by its structured shape, top handles, and a turn-lock closure?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Alma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Alma handbag, designed by Louis Vuitton in 1934, is characterized by its structured shape, top handles, and a turn-lock closure.

Which handbag is known for its crescent shape and long, adjustable strap?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Baguette


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Baguette handbag, designed by Fendi in 1997, is known for its crescent shape and long, adjustable strap.

What is the name of the handbag that is characterized by its rectangular shape, chain-link shoulder strap, and a double "C" logo?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Classic Flap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Classic Flap handbag, designed by Coco Chanel in 1955, is characterized by its rectangular shape, chain-link shoulder strap, and a double "C" logo.

Which handbag is known for its structured shape, bamboo handles, and a signature "GG" logo?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Jackie 1961


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jackie 1961 handbag, designed by Gucci in 1961, is known for its structured shape, bamboo handles, and a signature "GG" logo.

What is the name of the handbag that is characterized by its hobo shape, drawstring closure, and a crescent-shaped logo?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Chloe Drew


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chloe Drew handbag, designed by Chloe in 2014, is characterized by its hobo shape, drawstring closure, and a crescent-shaped logo.

Which handbag is known for its structured shape, top handles, and a signature "H" logo?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Constance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constance handbag, designed by Hermès in 1959, is known for its structured shape, top handles, and a signature "H" logo.

What is the name of the handbag that is characterized by its rectangular shape, chain-link shoulder strap, and a signature "YSL" logo?

  1. The Birkin

  2. The Kelly

  3. The Speedy

  4. The Sac de Jour


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sac de Jour handbag, designed by Saint Laurent in 2013, is characterized by its rectangular shape, chain-link shoulder strap, and a signature "YSL" logo.

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