Q 01/05

Who is credited with creating the Barbie doll?

A) Charlotte Johnson

B) Elliot Handler

C) Jack Ryan

D) Ruth Handler

Answer · why

D) Ruth Handler

Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, conceived the idea for Barbie after observing her daughter play with paper dolls.

Q 02/05

In what year did the Barbie doll make its official debut?

A) 1959

B) 1955

C) 1961

D) 1965

Answer · why

A) 1959

Barbie was first introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959.

Q 03/05

What is Barbie's full name?

A) Beatrice Marie Roberts

B) Barbara Millicent Roberts

C) Bethany Michelle Roberts

D) Brenda Mae Roberts

Answer · why

B) Barbara Millicent Roberts

The doll was named after its creator Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara, and given the full name Barbara Millicent Roberts.

Q 04/05

What pattern adorned Barbie's original 1959 swimsuit?

A) Polka dots

B) Gingham check

C) Zebra stripes

D) Floral print

Answer · why

C) Zebra stripes

The very first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit, which has become an iconic look.

Q 05/05

Barbie's first boyfriend, Ken, was introduced in what year?

A) 1959

B) 1965

C) 1963

D) 1961

Answer · why

D) 1961

Ken, named after Ruth Handler's son Kenneth, made his debut two years after Barbie.