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Quiz about US States Odd One Out
Quiz about US States Odd One Out

US States Odd One Out Trivia Quiz


Please identify which state is the odd one out using the hint supplied in the question.

A multiple-choice quiz by mnbates. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mnbates
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
211,318
Updated
Jan 09 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1752
Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (0/10), Guest 174 (1/10), Guest 149 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its state song's title? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its beastly nickname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its flighty nickname? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its beefy nickname? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these states is odd one out because of its presidential birthplace connection? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these states is odd because of its 'American' name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these states is the odd one out (three of them have a French linguistic origin for the name of its state capital)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these states is the odd one out because of the origin of the name of its state capital? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which state is the odd one out because of its state flag? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these states is odd one out because of its what is pictured on its state flag? Hint



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1. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its state song's title?

Answer: Kansas

The state song of Kansas is "Home on the Range" whereas New Mexico has "O, Fair New Mexico", South Dakota has "Hail, South Dakota" and Montana has "Montana".
2. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its beastly nickname?

Answer: South Dakota

South Dakota is nicknamed the 'Coyote' state; the rest have flower nicknames: Kansas 'Sunflower', Mississippi 'Magnolia' and Alabama 'Camellia'.
3. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its flighty nickname?

Answer: Alabama

Alabama's nickname of 'Yellowhammer' refers to the bird whereas South Dakota has 'Coyote', Michigan 'Wolverine' and Arkansas 'Bear', which are not notably winged.
4. Which of these states is the odd one out because of its beefy nickname?

Answer: Nebraska

Nebraska's nickname of 'The Beef State' sets it apart from Alabama 'Cotton', Louisiana 'Sugar' and Iowa 'Corn', all of which are crops.
5. Which of these states is odd one out because of its presidential birthplace connection?

Answer: Illinois

Illinois has provided Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) whereas Colorado, Idaho and Maryland have not yet been the home states of presidents.
6. Which of these states is odd because of its 'American' name?

Answer: Iowa

Iowa is named after a Native American tribe; Virginia is named after Elizabeth I 'The Virgin Queen'; Maryland is named after Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I; Georgia is named after George II.
7. Which of these states is the odd one out (three of them have a French linguistic origin for the name of its state capital)?

Answer: Missouri

Missouri has a state capital called Jefferson City which sounds very American, whereas Iowa has Des Moines, Louisiana has Baton Rouge and South Dakota has Pierre all of which sound French.
8. Which of these states is the odd one out because of the origin of the name of its state capital?

Answer: Washington

Washington's capital is Olympia whereas Missouri has Jefferson City, Mississippi has Jackson and Nebraska has Lincoln, all of which suggest presidents.
9. Which state is the odd one out because of its state flag?

Answer: Alaska

Alaska does not show the state seal on its flag; it shows Ursa Major and the North Star. The other state flags show the state seal.
10. Which of these states is odd one out because of its what is pictured on its state flag?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania shows the state coat of arms whereas each of the other flags show something connected with the Native Americans: Massachusetts shows a Massachusett holding a bow and arrow; New Mexico shows an ancient sun symbol (Zia) and Oklahoma shows the battle shield of an Osage warrior.
Source: Author mnbates

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