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Austin Oddities Trivia Quiz

I have lived in Austin all my life. These are ten things that every Austinite should know.

A multiple-choice quiz by zenophyr81. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zenophyr81

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,180

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
773

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This dorm on the UT campus is so large that it takes up an entire city block and is the largest dorm in Texas. Hint

Kinsolving

Jester Dorm

Red Cottage

Blanton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Freebird's World Burritos is known for its monster size burritos and its foil creations. What famous statue is seen on a motorcycle in every Freebird location? Hint

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Bell

Popeye

Eagle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Barton Springs is known for its clear, crisp waters and year-round swimming. What is the year round temp of Barton springs? Hint

70 degrees

68 degrees

60 degrees

65 degrees

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Texas state capitol building is higher than the USA's capitol building. True or false?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What famous Austin restaurant statue has its arms cut off in 2006? Hint

Taco Maria statue

Austin Bat

Stevie Ray Vaughn

Stephen F. Austin

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Question 6 of 10

6. This tree is five centuries old and survived being poisoned in 1989. Hint

Treaty Oak

Austin's tree

Washington's cherry tree

Crockett's maple tree

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Question 7 of 10

7. Everything is bigger in Austin. Austin is home to the largest urban colony of what animal? Hint

mice

turtles

bats

armadillos

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the miniature train that goes through Zilker Park? Hint

Percy

Green Train

Zephyr

Thomas

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the famous ice cream joint around town? Hint

Amy's

Ben and Jerry's

Austin Scoops

Blue Bell

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of Guadalupe St. that runs through UT? Hint

6th Street

The Drag

MLK

Deen Keeton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This dorm on the UT campus is so large that it takes up an entire city block and is the largest dorm in Texas.

Answer: Jester Dorm

Jester holds 2,945 students. Students once believed that the architect also designed prisons.

2. Freebird's World Burritos is known for its monster size burritos and its foil creations. What famous statue is seen on a motorcycle in every Freebird location?

Answer: Statue of Liberty

The first Freebird in Texas was in College Station. The first Freebird's in Austin was built in 1999.

3. Barton Springs is known for its clear, crisp waters and year-round swimming. What is the year round temp of Barton springs?

Answer: 68 degrees

Barton Springs is about three acres in size and is fed by an underground springs. It is the fourth largest natural springs in Texas.

4. The Texas state capitol building is higher than the USA's capitol building. True or false?

Answer: True

The state capitol is made out of granite. It is almost 15ft. higher than the nation's capitol building.

5. What famous Austin restaurant statue has its arms cut off in 2006?

Answer: Taco Maria statue

Maria's Taco Express recently got a new building thanks to Walgreen's who wanted to buy the land that the restaurant was on. Walgreen's built a new and larger restaurant next to where the old once stood.

6. This tree is five centuries old and survived being poisoned in 1989.

Answer: Treaty Oak

In 1927 it was proclaimed to be "The most perfect specimen of a North American tree."

7. Everything is bigger in Austin. Austin is home to the largest urban colony of what animal?

Answer: bats

There are between 750,000 - 1 million bats living under the Congress Ave. bridge.

8. What is the name of the miniature train that goes through Zilker Park?

Answer: Zephyr

The train ride takes about 25 minutes and takes you though a tour of the park.

9. What is the name of the famous ice cream joint around town?

Answer: Amy's

Amy's Ice Creams original store was located on Guadalupe.
People who are interested in working at Amy's are given a white paper bag and told to "be creative." What is done to the bag is up to the individual.

10. What is the nickname of Guadalupe St. that runs through UT?

Answer: The Drag

The Drag is filled with eclectic shops and good places to eat. The Drag is located between 21st and 25th streets.

Source: Author zenophyr81

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