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a) Garment. b) Cover. c) Wrap. d) Fabric. 7. The trench coat has its origins in the military. It was worn by British officers in the First World War. Which item of clothing is also of military origin? a) The tie. b) The T-shirt. c) Underpants. d) Jodphurs. 8. For some, coats and jackets made of animal fur are the epitome of luxury, while for others they are cruel- ty to animals. A species of marten that provides valuable furs plays a central role in a crime novel that was made into a film starring William Hurt. What does the plot of Gorky Park re- volve around besidesmurder and love? a) Mink b) Persian c) Sable d) Fox 9. In May 1940, unbelievable scenes took place in US department stores with women fighting over mer- chandise. The object of desire was the nylon stocking, a development of the chemical company DuPont. What was the difference between the first generation of women’s stockings made of plastic and today’s versions? The former ... a) could only be worn once. b) cost a secretary’s daily wage. c) were tear- and ladder-resistant. d) had a seam at the back of the leg. 10. In the past, clothing often emphasised the social status of the wearer. In the ancient Chinese Empire, one colour was reserved for the Son of Heaven, as the emperor was called. Which one? a) Blue. b) Yellow. c) Red. d) Green. 11. A cummerbund completes the tuxedo. The British brought it from Asia to Europe during the co- lonial period. The fine gentleman makes sure that the cummerbund... a) is made of silk. b) is the same colour as the hand- kerchief. c) is worn with the pleats facing upwards. d) is worn with the pleats facing downwards. Sneakers fromNike’s Jordan line are still popular with basketball players PHOTO: WINSLOW TOWNSON/GETTY IMAGES/GERMAN RD LICENSE > Turn to page 24 for quiz answers rdasia.com 23 Quiz