Invention of the Barbie Doll

What is the name of the company that makes the Barbie Doll?

• Mattel

• Lego

• Fisher-Price

• Hasbro

What gave Ruth Handler the idea for a Barbie doll?

• She heard a song on the radio.

• Her husband gave her the idea.

• She saw her daughter playing with paper dolls.

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Ruth Handler named the Barbie doll after...

• Her son

• Her sister

• Her daughter

• Her friend

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Ruth Handler noticed that there was a 'hole in the doll market'. This means that...

• Everyone else was making dolls like this.

• No one else was making dolls like this.

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Barbie was first marketed as a...

• Baby doll

• Fashion doll

• Career doll

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Where did Mattel first showcase the Barbie doll?

• At the American Toy Fair

• Outside their shop

• On the internet

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Barbie has changed over time. She has changed...

• Skin colour

• Hair colour

• Body shape

• All of these

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What is the most popular Barbie doll to date?

• Totally Cool Barbie

• Totally Hair Barbie

• Totally Body Barbie

• Totally Trendy Barbie

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How long have Barbie dolls been around?

• Over 50 years

• Over 5 years

• Over 20 years

• Over 10 years

Each decade the Barbie dolls are influenced by...

• Fashionistas

• Politicians

• Celebrities

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