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Famous frock designs bonanza  
   
Kate Winslet  
 
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Designs behind famous frocks go on sale.
David Sillito reports.



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1:

Why are these designs being sold?

To make space in the Victoria & Albert Museum.
To raise money for charity.
To give the designers publicity.
To commemorate Oscar night.
You said: To raise money for charity.
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
The designs are being sold to raise money for charity.
You said : To make space in the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that the designs are being sold to raise money for charity.
You said : To give the designers publicity.
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that the designs are being sold to raise money for charity.
You said : To commemorate Oscar night.
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that the designs are being sold to raise money for charity.

2:

Who designed Kate Winslet's dress?

Ben de Lisi
Maria Grachvogel
Vivienne Westwood
Victoria Beckham
You said: Ben de Lisi
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Ben de Lisi designed Kate Winslet's dress.
You said : Maria Grachvogel
Sorry, that's not right. Ben de Lisi designed Kate Winslet's dress.
You said : Vivienne Westwood
Sorry, that's not right. Ben de Lisi designed Kate Winslet's dress.
You said : Victoria Beckham
Sorry, that's not right. Ben de Lisi designed Kate Winslet's dress.

3:

Which occasion was Halle Berry's dress designed for?

a film premiere
her wedding
a film role
the Oscars
You said: the Oscars
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
The right answer is that Halle Berry's dress was designed for the Oscars.
You said: a film premiere
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that Halle Berry's dress was designed for the Oscars.
You said: her wedding
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that Halle Berry's dress was designed for the Oscars.
You said: a film role
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that Halle Berry's dress was designed for the Oscars.

4:

What was special about the first night Princess Diana wore her dress?

It was when her Panorama interview was first shown.
It was her "going away" outfit.
It was what she wore for her Panorama interview.
It was the night that her divorce was finalised.
You said: It was when her Panorama interview was first shown.
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
Princess Diana wore the dress the night that her Panorama interview was shown.
You said: It was her "going away" outfit.
Sorry, that's not right. She wore the dress the night that her Panorama interview was shown.
You said: It was what she wore for her Panorama interview.
Sorry, that's not right. She wore the dress the night that her Panorama interview was shown.
You said: It was the night that her divorce was finalised.
Sorry, that's not right. She wore the dress the night that her Panorama interview was shown.

5:

What does the phrase "she spoke through her clothes" mean?

Her clothes were always designer labels.
Her clothes had messages written on them.
She showed her feelings through the type of clothes she wore.
She always wore a veil.
You said: She showed her feelings through the type of clothes she wore.
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
Princess Diana showed her feelings through the types of clothes she wore.
You said: Her clothes were always designer labels.
Sorry, that's not right. The correct answer is that she showed her feelings through the types of clothes she wore.
You said: Her clothes had messages written on them.
Sorry, that's not right. The correct answer is that she showed her feelings through the types of clothes she wore.
You said: She always wore a veil.
Sorry, that's not right. The correct answer is that she showed her feelings through the types of clothes she wore.

6:

Which star had their medallion moved?

Prince Charles
Michael Jackson
Ben de Lisi
Craig David
You said: Craig David
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Craig David had his medallion moved.
You said: Prince Charles
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that Craig David had his medallion moved.
You said: Michael Jackson
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You said: Ben de Lisi
Sorry, that's not correct. The right answer is that Craig David had his medallion moved.

7:

Who wears Maria Grachvogel's designs?

Victoria Beckham
Princess Diana
Halle Berry
Prince Charles
You said: Victoria Beckham
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
Victoria Beckham wears Maria Grachvogel's designs.
You said: Princess Diana
Sorry, the right answer is that Victoria Beckham wears Maria Grachvogel's designs.
You said: Halle Berry
Sorry, the right answer is that Victoria Beckham wears Maria Grachvogel's designs.
You said: Prince Charles
Sorry, the right answer is that Victoria Beckham wears Maria Grachvogel's designs.

8:

True or False? Maria Grachvogel enjoys attending celebrity parties.

false
true
You said: false
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
The statement is false. She dislikes the celebrity life.
You said: true
Sorry, the statement was false. She dislikes the celebrity life.

9:

Who was the inspiration for Michael Jackson's uniforms?

Princess Diana
Prince Charles
Elizabeth Taylor
Kate Winslet
You said: Prince Charles
Congratulations. That's the right answer.
Michael Jackson's clothes were inspired by Prince Charles.
You said: Princess Diana
Sorry, that's not right. Michael Jackson's clothes were inspired by Prince Charles.
You said: Elizabeth Taylor
Sorry, that's not right. Michael Jackson's clothes were inspired by Prince Charles.
You said: Kate Winslet
Sorry, that's not right. Michael Jackson's clothes were inspired by Prince Charles.

10:

Where did Michael Jackson get his uniforms made?

Los Angeles
Paris
Oxford Street
Saville Row
You said: Saville Row
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Michael Jackson's uniforms were made in Saville Row.
You said: Los Angeles
Sorry, the right answer is that Michael Jackson's uniforms were made in Saville Row.
You said: Paris
Sorry, the right answer is that Michael Jackson's uniforms were made in Saville Row.
You said: Oxford Street
Sorry, the right answer is that Michael Jackson's uniforms were made in Saville Row.

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