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Quiz about Newport News
Quiz about Newport News

Newport News Trivia Quiz


So you think that you know American cites? Well if you know anything about the small city of Newport News, I am forced to agree.

A multiple-choice quiz by meadowzephyr. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
meadowzephyr
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
63,488
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
774
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who or what was Newport News named after? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Newport News is the home of the world's largest(________________)? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What famous artist was from Newport News? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What bridge created on Lake Maury in 1931 still stands today? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The PFAC or Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News has housed works by all of the following artists EXCEPT: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Newport News is home of one of the first African Americans to try a case before the Virginia Supreme Court. What is his name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What housing community in Newport News boasts of houses from the 1600's and was once known as 'The Gold Coast'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Newport News is also home of what famous collection of nautical models? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. True or False? Newport News is over one hundred years old.


Question 10 of 10
10. Ture of False? Newport News hosted the 2001 Junior Olympics.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who or what was Newport News named after?

Answer: Christopher Newport

I had an Advanced Placement Government teacher who developed a theory that it was named after 'Port Nuece' of England. He claims that orginal maps spell it' 'New Port Nuece.' But most books on Newport News agree that this town was named after Captain Christopher Newport
2. Newport News is the home of the world's largest(________________)?

Answer: shipyard

Bill Gates owns the largest percentage of stock in this company.
3. What famous artist was from Newport News?

Answer: Pearl Bailey

There is library named after her the Southeastern part of Newport News.
4. What bridge created on Lake Maury in 1931 still stands today?

Answer: Lion's Bridge

'The project that perhaps had the greatest impact on the park was the construction of a dam across the mouth of Waters Creek. This dam, known locally as 'Lions Bridge' because of the decorative stone lions that adorn it, was completed in 1931, creating the 167 acre lake now known as Lake Maury.

The lake was named for Matthew Fontaine Maury, famed 19th century oceanographer and native Virginian.' from:(The Mariners Museum website)
5. The PFAC or Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News has housed works by all of the following artists EXCEPT:

Answer: Keith Herring

This is quite an impressive resume for a small town center funded by state and patrons.
6. Newport News is home of one of the first African Americans to try a case before the Virginia Supreme Court. What is his name?

Answer: J. Thomas Newsome

His home is now a museum and cultural center in Southeastern Newport News.
7. What housing community in Newport News boasts of houses from the 1600's and was once known as 'The Gold Coast'?

Answer: Huntington Heights

The Matthew Jones House, dates from about 1680 and incorporates more than ninety architectural features.
8. Newport News is also home of what famous collection of nautical models?

Answer: Crabtree Collection of Miniature Ships

If you ever visit The Mariners Museum in Newport News you must see this collection it is breathtaking.
9. True or False? Newport News is over one hundred years old.

Answer: True

It celebrated its centennial year in 1996.
10. Ture of False? Newport News hosted the 2001 Junior Olympics.

Answer: True

It was held at Heritage High School. (My High School)I Hope you enjoyed learning about my small town city with big history. www.newport-news.org
Source: Author meadowzephyr

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