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Quiz about Lighthouses of the Great Lakes

Lighthouses of the Great Lakes Quiz

This quiz is about some of the many lighthouses located on the Great Lakes in the U.S. and Canada. Enjoy!

A photo quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
5 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
364,461

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
367

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Question 1 of 10

1. Split Rock Lighthouse, designed by Ralph Russell Tinkham and located on Lake Superior, is found in what U.S. state or Canadian province? Hint

Wisconsin

Minnesota

Michigan

Ontario

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is true of Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, which is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto, Canada? Hint

It was the first lighthouse built in Canada

It is the tallest lighthouse in North America

It is the oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes that is still standing

It was the first lighthouse to use an electric light

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the first lighthouse in Michigan, which is located in the city of Port Huron? Hint

Detroit River Lighthouse

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

Rock Harbor Lighthouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. Grosse Point Lighthouse, a United States' National Historic Landmark since 1999, is located in what state? Hint

Indiana

Illinois

Michigan

Ohio

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Question 5 of 10

5. Gull Island Lighthouse, built in 1848, was named after the original name of the island in Lake Erie it is located on. What is the island called now? Hint

Galloo Island

Horse Island

Mohawk Island

Amherst Island

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Question 6 of 10

6. La Pointe Lighthouse is found on Long Island, Wisconsin, which is one of the Apostle Islands located in what lake? Hint

Lake Superior

Lake Erie

Lake Michigan

Lake Huron

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Question 7 of 10

7. Barcelona Lighthouse on Lake Erie in Westfield, New York was the first lighthouse in the United States to do which of the following? Hint

Become automated

Operate using natural gas

Operate using electricity

Use a fog horn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Built in 1859, the Point Clark Lighthouse is a part of a series of Canadian lighthouses called the Imperial Towers.

True

False

9. Located near Toledo, Ohio on Lake Erie, the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse was built in 1901. Many people have claimed to have seen a ghost in one of its windows, but what were they actually seeing? Hint

Blowing curtains

The reflection off a solar powered cell

One of the U.S. Coast Guards stationed there

A mannequin

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the lighthouse that is located where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario in New York? Hint

Braddock Point Lighthouse

Tibbetts Point Lighthouse

Sodus Point Lighthouse

Selkirk Lighthouse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Split Rock Lighthouse, designed by Ralph Russell Tinkham and located on Lake Superior, is found in what U.S. state or Canadian province?

Answer: Minnesota

Split Rock Lighthouse was built in 1910 and is located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. In 1945, the lighthouse, surrounding buildings, and land was made into a state park. The U.S. Coast Guard retired the light in 1969. It was featured on a stamp in 1995. In 2011, it was made a National Historic Landmark.

2. Which of the following is true of Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, which is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto, Canada?

Answer: It is the oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes that is still standing

Gibraltar Point Lighthouse was built between 1803 and 1808 on Lake Ontario. It was originally 52 feet tall, but was extended to 82 feet in 1832. Since 1907, it is no longer in use.

The lighthouse is reportedly haunted by one of its past keepers. In 1815, its first keeper, John Paul Radelmuller, was murdered. He was allegedly killed by two soldiers, but they were never convicted.

3. What is the name of the first lighthouse in Michigan, which is located in the city of Port Huron?

Answer: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse was built in 1829. It is located at the entrance of the St. Clair River to Lake Huron. It was added to the United States' National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

4. Grosse Point Lighthouse, a United States' National Historic Landmark since 1999, is located in what state?

Answer: Illinois

Grosse Point Lighthouse, located in Evanston, Illinois on Lake Michigan, was built in 1873. It was added to the United States' National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is 113 feet tall.

5. Gull Island Lighthouse, built in 1848, was named after the original name of the island in Lake Erie it is located on. What is the island called now?

Answer: Mohawk Island

Mohawk Island is a part of the province of Ontario, Canada. It is known for its migratory bird population, and Canada designated it the Mohawk Island National Wildlife Area in 1977. Gull Island Lighthouse was deactivated in 1969.

6. La Pointe Lighthouse is found on Long Island, Wisconsin, which is one of the Apostle Islands located in what lake?

Answer: Lake Superior

La Pointe Lighthouse was built in 1896. In 1983, it was added to the United States' National Register of Historic Places. It is 65 feet tall.

7. Barcelona Lighthouse on Lake Erie in Westfield, New York was the first lighthouse in the United States to do which of the following?

Answer: Operate using natural gas

The Barcelona Lighthouse was built in 1829 on Barcelona Harbor. In 1831, it began to use natural gas. It became deactivated in 1859. In 1972, it was added to the United States' National Register of Historic Places.

8. Built in 1859, the Point Clark Lighthouse is a part of a series of Canadian lighthouses called the Imperial Towers.

Answer: True

Point Clark Lighthouse is located in Point Clark, Canada on Lake Huron. In 1966, it became a National Historic Site of Canada.

The Imperial Towers consist of six lighthouses, Point Clark Lighthouse, Chantry Island Lighthouse, Cove Island Lighthouse, Nottawasaga Island Lighthouse, Griffith Island Lighthouse, and Christian Island Lighthouse. They were all built on Lake Huron between 1855 and 1859.

9. Located near Toledo, Ohio on Lake Erie, the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse was built in 1901. Many people have claimed to have seen a ghost in one of its windows, but what were they actually seeing?

Answer: A mannequin

After the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse was automated in 1965, the U.S. Coast Guards placed a mannequin in the window to deter would-be vandals. The lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Maumee River. In 1983, it was added to the United States' National Register of Historic Places.

10. What is the name of the lighthouse that is located where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario in New York?

Answer: Tibbetts Point Lighthouse

Tibbetts Point Lighthouse was built in 1827. It was named after Captain John Tibbetts, who provided the land for it to be built on. In 1854, its tower was replaced with a new one. It was automated in 1981.

Source: Author zebra101

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