About the quiz
American English has changed dramatically from the days of iceboxes, dime stores, telephone operators, and sock hops. This 80-question vocabulary challenge begins with words you may recognize instantly, then digs into expressions that can stump even people with excellent memories. Each question explores a distinct word or phrase that once had a place in American conversation, clothing, entertainment, courtship, shopping, or home life. By the hard section, you may find yourself wondering just how many forgotten American expressions are still hiding somewhere in your memory.