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1. The name "Connecticut" is a French corruption of the Algonquian language, roughly translating to which of these?
2. The town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, is located at the foot of which mountains?
3. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in which city of Connecticut?
4. Candlewood Lake is the largest man-made lake of Connecticut. What is the state's largest natural lake?
5. Over the Housatonic River stretches a bridge connecting the cities of Milford and Stratford, Connecticut. It is named after which aviation engineer?
6. Connecticut has eight counties. Which is the largest by area?
7. Mercury poisoning was a national scandal that affected those working with textiles in which city of Connecticut in the 1800s?
8. The Glass House is a museum and former residence of renowned architect, Philip Johnson. Where in Connecticut is it located?
9. Bear Mountain is the highest mountain to lie completely within Connecticut. What town is it located in?
10. Charles Goodyear was a chemist and engineer who is known for his development of vulcanization in rubber. What city of Connecticut was he born in?
11. American cable sports channel, ESPN, has its headquarters in which city of Connecticut?
12. America's first cookbook was published in 1796, in what city of Connecticut?
13. What is the most common tree that grows in Connecticut?
14. One of the largest maritime museums in America is located in which town of Connecticut?
15. Ezra Warner invented the first U.S. can opener in 1858. What city of Connecticut was he born in?
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