All of the items listed below are real patented inventions - whether they've been used or not is a different matter. Points available: 10 1: In 1985, a bed was patented with a compartment under it to serve as: A) A living space for small pets B) A hiding place during hurricanes C) A refrigerator for midnight snacks D) A hiding place for children during a break-in 2: A visor patented in 1997 to block UV rays looks suspiciously like: A) A knight's helmet B) A fright mask C) A lady's formal hat D) A beach umbrella 3: In 1998, a small shield was invented to protect people from: A) Being sprayed with perfume at the mall B) Having to show their faces when they had acne C) Being seen in embarrassing places D) Coming in contact with germs when kissing someone 4: A hat patented in 1996 lets you show your favorite team's name by: A) Flashing it in red LED lights B) Inflating small balloons on the top of the hat in the shape of the name C) Using cutouts to sunburn the team name into the wearer's forehead D) Holding a battery pack that hooks into lights on a matching shirt 5: A device patented in 2000 keeps babies from crying by: A) Strapping a pacifier into their mouth B) Mimicking a mother's heartbeat next to their chest C) Convering their eyes with a sleep mask to encourage them to nap D) Feeding them on a schedule programmed into a small computer 6: What was invented in 1997 to hide game hunters from their prey? A) A hat with reeds on it B) A vest designed to look like a tree trunk C) A pair of antlers attached to a hat D) A giant cutout of a duck 7: What speculative item for children was designed to have lawnmower blades attached to mow the lawn while they played? A) A doll carriage B) A tricycle C) A wagon D) A pair of roller skates 8: What item patented in 1999 allows children to keep their gerbils and hamsters close to them at all times? A) A vest covered with tubes B) A pair of pants with very long pockets C) A small reinforced knapsack D) A belt with small compartments attached at the hip 9: A bunker designed in 1996 supposedly protects those inside it from: A) Angry dogs B) Rabid animals C) Killer bees D) Alien abductions 10: A barrier that fits across the mouth was invented to: A) Keep small children from talking too much B) Keep dieters from eating C) Keep people from coughing D) Prevent students from yawning in class