Victorian Rituals
 


 
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When introduced to a man, a lady should?

Offer her hand and expect the man to kiss it
Merely bow and reply, "I am happy to make your acquaintance."
Curtsy


In the language of flowers, what feelings is the giver trying to express when presenting a flower in an upright position?

I love you
You are a true and loving friend
Get well soon
All of the above


In what room of the house did the Victorian's display their knickknacks and travel souvenirs?

The Entryway
The Front Parlor
In display cases along the walls in a hallway
The Back Parlor


The tassel at the end of a fan was meant to be used for what purpose?

For decoration
To be slipped around the wrist
To be hung on the hallway tree in the entryway when not in use


What message was a lady conveying when she fanned slow?

Love
I am engaged
Uninterested


You are at a dinner and at each table setting there is a small bowl of water with a slice of lemon floating on top. What is this bowl intended for?

To be sipped from between each course to cleanse the palette
To clean the fork after the salad has been served
To cleanse the fingers


The Victorian's thought the presence of a rose fragrance indicated?

Someone they loved was about to die
They would soon be married
An angelic presence


What message did a visitor mean to leave if the lower left corner of a calling card was folded?

Offer of condolences
Sorry to have missed you
I will return to visit again soon


Which country consumes the most tea per capita?

England
Japan
Ireland
USA


Which tea has also been referred to as the champagne of tea?

Green tea
Darjeeling
Formosa Oolong