Home, Garden & Interior Design Quiz

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All 20 questions in this Home, Garden & Interior Design quiz
  1. What is 'Hydroseeding' in the context of lawn care and landscaping?

    • A. Watering a lawn using a high-pressure hose
    • B. Applying a slurry of seed, mulch, and fertilizer to the ground to establish grass
    • C. Growing grass in a pond
    • D. Using genetically modified seeds that require more water
  2. What is the name of the gardening style that trains trees and shrubs to grow flat against a wall or fence?

    • A. Topiary
    • B. Espalier
    • C. Bonsai
    • D. Pleaching
  3. Which gardening technique involves planting different crops in close proximity to control pests or improve pollination?

    • A. Companion Planting
    • B. Crop Rotation
    • C. Monoculture
    • D. Vertical Farming
  4. What is the name of the distinct architectural style popular in the US from 1900 to 1930, characterized by low-pitched roofs, wide eaves, and exposed rafters?

    • A. Tudor
    • B. Victorian
    • C. Craftsman (Bungalow)
    • D. Colonial Revival
  5. What interior design concept focuses on increasing occupant connectivity to the natural environment through direct nature and indirect nature?

    • A. Eco-minimalism
    • B. Rustic Modern
    • C. Sustainable Luxe
    • D. Biophilic Design
  6. What are the three numbers on a bag of fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) representative of, in order?

    • A. Iron, Zinc, Calcium
    • B. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
    • C. Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen
    • D. Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur
  7. What is the name for the type of carpet construction where the yarn is looped into the backing and left uncut?

    • A. Shag
    • B. Berber
    • C. Velvet
    • D. Saxony
  8. What is 'Off-gassing' in the context of interior design and home safety?

    • A. The release of natural gas from a stove
    • B. The release of airborne chemicals (VOCs) from new furniture, carpets, and paints
    • C. The process of air circulating through a room
    • D. A way to clean a chimney
  9. In gardening, what is the term for plants that complete their entire life cycle in two years, only flowering in the second year?

    • A. Annuals
    • B. Perennials
    • C. Biennials
    • D. Succulents
  10. Which iconic 1956 furniture piece, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is made of molded plywood and leather?

    • A. The Barcelona Chair
    • B. The Egg Chair
    • C. The Eames Lounge Chair
    • D. The Womb Chair
  11. What type of flooring is made by embedding chips of marble, quartz, or granite in concrete and then polishing it to a high shine?

    • A. Parquet
    • B. Terrazzo
    • C. Linoleum
    • D. Laminate
  12. Which type of countertop material is 'non-porous' and does not require periodic sealing unlike natural granite?

    • A. Marble
    • B. Quartz (Engineered Stone)
    • C. Butcher Block
    • D. Concrete
  13. In a garden, what is the term for a plant that is grown in the same bed as another to repel pests or improve growth?

    • A. Primary Plant
    • B. Companion Plant
    • C. Cover Crop
    • D. Succulent
  14. What is the name for the specialized container used to start seeds indoors, typically featuring a transparent lid to retain humidity?

    • A. Cold Frame
    • B. Cloche
    • C. Propagator
    • D. Seed Tray
  15. Each year, which global color authority announces a 'Color of the Year' that heavily influences home decor and interior design?

    • A. Sherwin-Williams
    • B. Pantone
    • C. Behr
    • D. Benjamin Moore
  16. In the context of upholstery, what is 'double rubbing' a measure of?

    • A. The thickness of the fabric
    • B. The fabric's durability and resistance to wear
    • C. The softness of the material
    • D. The number of colors in the pattern
  17. What is a 'Zero-entry' or 'Curbless' shower in bathroom design?

    • A. A shower that is free of charge
    • B. A shower where the floor is flush with the rest of the bathroom, requiring no step to enter
    • C. A shower that uses no water
    • D. A shower with no walls
  18. Since 2000, which proprietary color matching system company has controversially dictated trends in home decor and fashion by annually declaring a "Color of the Year"?

    • A. Sherwin-Williams
    • B. Crayola
    • C. Benjamin Moore
    • D. Pantone
  19. Which mineral-based soil amendment is used in gardening to improve aeration and moisture retention?

    • A. Peat Moss
    • B. Vermiculite
    • C. Topsoil
    • D. Lime
  20. Considered a masterpiece of American architecture, what is the name of the iconic house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that is built directly over a cascading waterfall?

    • A. Fallingwater
    • B. Taliesin
    • C. Robie House
    • D. The Glass House