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Better Know a City #1 Trivia Quiz

The first part of a series about towns/cities in the United States of America. Read each question carefully, as I tend to throw curveballs from time to time.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morea37. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morea37

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
263,134

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4267

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Jacko1995 (4/10), Zippy826 (10/10), DivideLine (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which of the following states is Bakersfield NOT a town or city? Hint

California

Vermont

Montana

Missouri

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following U.S. cities hosted the Olympics more than once? Hint

Lake Placid, New York

Salt Lake City, Utah

St. Louis, Missouri

Atlanta, Georgia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following people was NOT born in Brooklyn, New York? Hint

Pat Benatar

Joan Rivers

Ben Stiller

Al Capone

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Question 4 of 10

4. This city, now named after a U.S. president, was once known as Lancaster. Hint

Washington, D.C.

Lincoln, Nebraska

Jefferson City, Missouri

Madison, Wisconsin

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Question 5 of 10

5. On April 16th, 2007, a national tragedy occurred at Virginia Tech. In what city is Virginia Tech located? Hint

Virginia Beach

Roanoke

Richmond

Blacksburg

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Question 6 of 10

6. Palm Springs is a town in California and a village in what other state? Hint

New Mexico

South Carolina

Florida

Georgia

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2005, which city was in the top-10 in total population, but had less than 1,000,000 people? Hint

San Jose

San Diego

San Antonio

Dallas

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2007 which town in the Northeast is home to an NHL team, but not an MLB team? Hint

Buffalo, New York

Toronto, Ontario

Boston, Massachusetts

New York City, New York

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, this town is the least populous capital in the U.S.A. Hint

Albany, New York

Pierre, South Dakota

Montpelier, Vermont

Juneau, Alaska

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which city means "Peter" in French? Hint

Pierre, South Dakota

Billings, Montana

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Omaha, Nebraska

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of the following states is Bakersfield NOT a town or city?

Answer: Montana

Bakersfield is most recognized in central California, with a population of roughly 300,000 (as of 2006). Also, there are three other Bakersfields in the U.S.A.: Vermont, Missouri, and Texas. There is no such place as Bakersfield, Montana.

2. Which of the following U.S. cities hosted the Olympics more than once?

Answer: Lake Placid, New York

Lake Placid hosted the third & 13th Winter Olympics in 1932 & 1980, respectively.

3. Which of the following people was NOT born in Brooklyn, New York?

Answer: Ben Stiller

4. This city, now named after a U.S. president, was once known as Lancaster.

Answer: Lincoln, Nebraska

Lancaster was renamed Lincoln after U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. The city was not officially known as Lincoln until 1867.

5. On April 16th, 2007, a national tragedy occurred at Virginia Tech. In what city is Virginia Tech located?

Answer: Blacksburg

Blacksburg, Virginia was where Cho Seung-hui, a South Korean immigrant and V-Tech senior, went on the biggest one-man killing spree in modern U.S. history. He killed 32 and wounded many others before committing suicide. The tragedy brought back interest in gun control, especially among those deemed a threat to society.

6. Palm Springs is a town in California and a village in what other state?

Answer: Florida

Both Palm Springs are similar in that they have warm weather, are located nearby a Walt Disney theme park, and that they are located next to the coast.

7. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2005, which city was in the top-10 in total population, but had less than 1,000,000 people?

Answer: San Jose

The population for San Jose in 2005 was 912,332, 10th highest in the nation. Every other city in the top-10 had populations of 1,000,000 or more.

8. In 2007 which town in the Northeast is home to an NHL team, but not an MLB team?

Answer: Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York is home to the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL & the Buffalo Bisons of the AAA International League. The Bisons are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians.

9. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, this town is the least populous capital in the U.S.A.

Answer: Montpelier, Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont has a population of 8,035.

10. Which city means "Peter" in French?

Answer: Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre is the (second smallest) capital in the U.S.A., with a population of 13,876 in 2000.

Source: Author Morea37

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