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Roller Coasters Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Coasters & Theme Parks

Here's a quiz on roller coasters in America. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by McGrath1414. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
McGrath1414

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,105

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first true roller coaster ever built? Hint

Loop the Loop

Leap the Dips

Virginia Reel

Switch Back Railway

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Coney Island coaster, built in 1926, had its full track shrouded like a long covered bridge? Hint

Twister

Sky Rocket

Wild Cat

Clipper

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Coaster, built in 1926, was said to be haunted? Hint

Tornado

Blue Streak

Cyclone

Screeching Eagle

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Question 4 of 10

4. How tall is Top Thrill Dragster? Hint

420 feet

380 feet

300 feet

450 feet

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Minnesota roller coaster was inspired by Magnum XL-200? Hint

Steel Venom

Wild Thing

Excalibur

Ripsaw

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Question 6 of 10

6. What amusement park has roller coasters named after mythological characters? Hint

Geauga Lake

Valleyfair!

Big Chief Kart and Coaster World

Bell's Amusement Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which amusement park has the Screechin' Eagle, built in 1927? Hint

Cedar Point

Americana Park

Geauga Lake

Paramount's King Island

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Question 8 of 10

8. What park is home to Jack Rabbit, one of the oldest running coasters in America? Hint

Six Flags Great Adventure

Dinosaur Beach Pier

Clementon Lake Park

Morey's Pier

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which coaster in Texas has been known to cause some passengers to momentarily black out druing the ride's double loop section? Hint

Texas Tornado

Shock Wave

Mayan Mindbender

Viper

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Question 10 of 10

10. What roller coaster in Nevada starts inside a casino and exits through a hole in the roof? Hint

Desperado

Canyon Blaster

Manhatten Express

Lightning Bolt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first true roller coaster ever built?

Answer: Switch Back Railway

The Switch Back Railway appeared at New York's Coney Island in 1884. It was designed by La Marcus Thompson, created for entertainment purposes. The ride was about 600 feet long and stood about 50 feet tall. Riders would pay 5 cents to go on the ride that went 6 MPH over dips and small hills.

2. What Coney Island coaster, built in 1926, had its full track shrouded like a long covered bridge?

Answer: Twister

Coney Island had a coaster called the Twister, whose full track was shrouded like a long covered bridge. Covered coasters never caught on (only a few were built) and the Twister was sadly dismantled.

3. What Coaster, built in 1926, was said to be haunted?

Answer: Tornado

Tornado, built by the L.A. Thompson company, was creatd in 1926. For many years there were reports that La Marcus Thompson could be seen working in the ride's ornate tower, though he had died years before his company built the ride.

4. How tall is Top Thrill Dragster?

Answer: 420 feet

Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point, reaches 420 feet high and achieves speeds of 120 mph.

5. Which Minnesota roller coaster was inspired by Magnum XL-200?

Answer: Wild Thing

Valleyfair! has a coaster called Wild Thing that was inspired by Magnum XL-200. The steel hypercoaster is 200 feet tall, reaches 74 mph and has a 5,640 foot long track.

6. What amusement park has roller coasters named after mythological characters?

Answer: Big Chief Kart and Coaster World

Big Chief Kart and Coaster World in Wisconsin Dells, has roller coasters based on mythological characters such as Cyclops, Pegasus, and Zeus.

7. Which amusement park has the Screechin' Eagle, built in 1927?

Answer: Americana Park

Screechin' Eagle, built in 1927 at Americana Park is a wooden out and back coaster. It is 78 feet high and has a 2,640 foot run.

8. What park is home to Jack Rabbit, one of the oldest running coasters in America?

Answer: Clementon Lake Park

Jack rabbit, built in 1919, is one of the oldest, still operating, coasters in the world. The ride features a 50 foot lift hill and a 1,377 foot run.

9. Which coaster in Texas has been known to cause some passengers to momentarily black out druing the ride's double loop section?

Answer: Shock Wave

Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas, has been known to cause riders to momentarily black out during the heavy G-force in the ride's double loop section.

10. What roller coaster in Nevada starts inside a casino and exits through a hole in the roof?

Answer: Desperado

Desperado at Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino, starts off inside the casino and exits through a hole in the roof. The track is 5,843 feet long and has a first drop of 209 feet.

Source: Author McGrath1414

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