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Delaware Quiz

This is a quiz about the oft-forgotten state in which I grew up in, Delaware.

A multiple-choice quiz by SullenGirl20. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SullenGirl20

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,277

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1386

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Question 1 of 10

1. Whom was Delaware named after? Hint

William Penn

No one

Del Ware

Lord de la Warr

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who first colonized Delaware? Hint

The English

The Dutch

The Spanish

The Irish

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or False: Delaware was the second state to ratify the constitution.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or false: Delaware was actually part of Pennsylvania at one time.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the capital of Delaware? Hint

New Castle

Wilmington

Dover

Middletown

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many counties does Delaware have? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is a major military base in Delaware? Hint

Dover Air Force Base

Fort Middletown

Wilmington Air Force Base

Sussex County Air Force Base

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Question 8 of 10

8. Delaware is the smallest state.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Delaware's minor-league baseball team called? Hint

The Blue Hens

The Small Wonders

The Blue Boys

The Blue Rocks

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what city is the University of Delaware's main campus located? Hint

Newark

Dover

Wilmington

Rehoboth Beach

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Whom was Delaware named after?

Answer: Lord de la Warr

Actually it was named after the Delaware River, which was named after Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr), who was the Virginia Company's first governor.

2. Who first colonized Delaware?

Answer: The Dutch

Many Germans were in the area as well.

3. True or False: Delaware was the second state to ratify the constitution.

Answer: False

Delaware was the FIRST STATE. I believe Pennsylvania was second.

4. True or false: Delaware was actually part of Pennsylvania at one time.

Answer: True

5. What is the capital of Delaware?

Answer: Dover

Wilmington is the largest city.

6. How many counties does Delaware have?

Answer: 3

We have fewer counties than any other state. The three are: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.

7. Which is a major military base in Delaware?

Answer: Dover Air Force Base

All military casualties are directed through Dover AFB.

8. Delaware is the smallest state.

Answer: False

Rhode Island is the smallest.

9. What is Delaware's minor-league baseball team called?

Answer: The Blue Rocks

The Blue Rocks play at the Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington. The Blue Hens are the University of Delaware's football team.

10. In what city is the University of Delaware's main campus located?

Answer: Newark

That's pronounced New-ARK. New-ERK is in New Jersey. They are spelled the same, but said differently.

Source: Author SullenGirl20

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