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Sdrawkcab Daer Uoy naC Trivia Quiz

Here is a little quiz to test your knowledge of U.S. states with a twist. Each state is spelled within the clue backwards. Kcul doog.

A multiple-choice quiz by klinews. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
klinews

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,256

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
2494

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Come back Roy, we need you to help save the Empire State. Hint

Ohio

Nevada

New York

Utah

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Question 2 of 10

2. When visiting the Beehive State, be sure to prepare for all kinds of weather. Be sure to bring your sunhat, umbrella and jacket. Hint

Indiana

Michigan

Utah

Iowa

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Question 3 of 10

3. Forget the eggnog. Eros (aka Cupid) will put couples under the mistletoe at Christmas time in the Beaver State. Hint

Minnesota

Washington

Oregon

Delaware

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ada vented her frustration after losing her life savings playing Roulette, while her husband flirted with the black jack dealer here. Hint

Nevada

Georgia

New Jersey

Texas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Maryanne enjoyed a sax etude during an evening concert in the Lone Star State. Hint

Texas

California

Oklahoma

Georgia

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Question 6 of 10

6. It was a long day on a walking tour in this mid-western state, so I hobbled off to soak my feet before dinner. Hint

Ohio

Iowa

Wisconsin

Missouri

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Question 7 of 10

7. Linda started driving her van at Nome, Alaska and ended up here in Big Sky Country. Hint

Alaska

Idaho

Michigan

Montana

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Question 8 of 10

8. My trip to the zoo had intrigue when I found a gem shaped like a potato. Hint

Arizona

Idaho

Maine

Kansas

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Question 9 of 10

9. When I ran Oz I rattled the cages of this Grand Canyon State. Hint

Nevada

New Mexico

Arizona

Wyoming

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Question 10 of 10

10. For dinner I had salad, baked cod, a rolo candy and coffee, while my date had a Denver omelet. Hint

Colorado

New Hampshire

Georgia

Kentucky

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Come back Roy, we need you to help save the Empire State.

Answer: New York

The capital of New York is Albany, not New York City. New York became a state in 1788.

2. When visiting the Beehive State, be sure to prepare for all kinds of weather. Be sure to bring your sunhat, umbrella and jacket.

Answer: Utah

In 2010, over 60 percent of Utah residents were members of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (Mormon) faith. Utah became a state in 1896.

3. Forget the eggnog. Eros (aka Cupid) will put couples under the mistletoe at Christmas time in the Beaver State.

Answer: Oregon

Oregon became a state in 1859. Oregon is also known as the Beaver State.

4. Ada vented her frustration after losing her life savings playing Roulette, while her husband flirted with the black jack dealer here.

Answer: Nevada

Nevada means snow-covered in the Spanish language. Nevada became a state in 1864.

(Nevada can be found by reading the capitalised letters in "ADA VENted" backwards, as required by the quiz title.)

5. Maryanne enjoyed a sax etude during an evening concert in the Lone Star State.

Answer: Texas

The Six Flags amusement park is named after the six national flags that have flown over their originating state of Texas. The flags represent Spain, France, Mexico, United States of America, Confederate States of America and the Republic of Texas.

6. It was a long day on a walking tour in this mid-western state, so I hobbled off to soak my feet before dinner.

Answer: Ohio

Ohio is known as the Buckeye State. Ohio became a state in 1803.

7. Linda started driving her van at Nome, Alaska and ended up here in Big Sky Country.

Answer: Montana

Montana ranks fourth in terms of area in the United States. It was 44th, however, in terms of population in 2010.

8. My trip to the zoo had intrigue when I found a gem shaped like a potato.

Answer: Idaho

Idaho is also known as the Gem State. Idaho became a state in 1890.

9. When I ran Oz I rattled the cages of this Grand Canyon State.

Answer: Arizona

Arizona is the birthplace of U.S. Supreme Court Justices William Rehnquist and Sandra Day O'Connor.

10. For dinner I had salad, baked cod, a rolo candy and coffee, while my date had a Denver omelet.

Answer: Colorado

Colorado means "red earth" in Spanish. Denver is the state's capital.

Source: Author klinews

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