Dancing through the Decades Prom Trivia

Prom wasn't originally for High School students

• True

• False

Which President hosted a prom at the White House?

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Gerald Ford

• George W. Bush

What is "Prom" short for?

• Promotion

• Proclamation
• Prometheus
• Promenade

In this country, graduating seniors celebrate their prom 100 days before final exams.

• China

• Poland

• United Kingdom

• Canada

When was the first known reference of a "prom"?

• 1907

• 1894

• 1853

• 1914

This viral dance meme includes friends outrageously dancing to the song in funny costumes.

• The Macarena

• Thriller

• Gangnam Style

• Harlem Shake

In Ireland, you might hear the prom referred to as the...

• Gala

• Ball

• Soiree

• Deb

Which dance craze is associated with 1920s flappers?

• Charleston
• Jitterbug

• Lindyhop

• Swing

Which teen movie does NOT feature a prom scene?

• Pretty in Pink (1986)

• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

• High School Musical (2006)

• Never Been Kissed (1999)

In what decade did the trend of elaborate "promposals" begin?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 1970s