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England and New England Trivia Quiz

Some place names exist in both England and in New England (northeastern USA). In some cases, the place in New England was named after the one in England.

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

Author
hotdogPi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,407

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
531

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these place names exists on the ocean in both England and Massachusetts, USA? The one in Massachusetts, which was founded in 1620, was named after the one in England. Hint

Cambridge

Manchester

Liverpool

Plymouth

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Question 2 of 10

2. In England, this city is bisected by the River Irwell. In the United States, it is located in New Hampshire and has the Merrimack River running through it. Which place name is shared by both cities? Hint

Broughton

Manchester

Portsmouth

Concord

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Question 3 of 10

3. In England, this city is 20 miles from Newport (in Wales), but it is on the other side of the River Severn. It also has three universities, one of which is University of the West of England. In Connecticut, USA, this city is directly west of New Britain via Route 72, and it has the American Clock and Watch Museum and the Lake Compounce amusement park. Which place name do they share? Hint

Bristol

Norwalk

Hartford

Cardiff

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Massachusetts, USA, this town has the Charles River as part of its border with Boston. In England, this city is 50 miles north of London and is on the River Cam. Both the one in Massachusetts and the one in England have at least two universities each. Hint

Cambridge

Birmingham

Somerville

London

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Question 5 of 10

5. The most famous US city/town by this name is probably in Delaware, but there is also one between Rochester and Portsmouth in New Hampshire. In England, there is a town with this name south of Sandwich and southeast of Canterbury. Which place name do they share? Hint

Dover

Exeter

Wilmington

Ashford

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Question 6 of 10

6. You'll find this city in Maine, USA on the ocean, east of Brunswick. You'll also find a city by the same name in England on the River Avon, southeast of Bristol. What is it? Hint

Shampoo

Shower

Bath

Soap

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Question 7 of 10

7. In England, you can get to this city from Leeds by taking A64 or from Kingston-upon-Hull by taking A1079. It's also the name of a US town located in the southern region of Maine, which is accessible by the Maine Turnpike (I-95). Hint

Halifax

Biddeford

Wakefield

York

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Question 8 of 10

8. You will find this town name in England and in the US states of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Hint

Reading

Talking

Writing

Listening

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Question 9 of 10

9. This town in England has a famous castle and cathedral. You can access Southampton from this town by M3 or by the River Itchen. In Massachusetts, USA, you can get to Boston from this town by I-93 or by Routes 3 or 38. Which town is it? Hint

Winchester

Worcester

Wakefield

Wilmington

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Maine, USA, you would find this town directly south of Portland. In England, you would find this on the North Sea at the end of A64. Hint

Leeds

Scarborough

Augusta

York

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these place names exists on the ocean in both England and Massachusetts, USA? The one in Massachusetts, which was founded in 1620, was named after the one in England.

Answer: Plymouth

In 1620, Plymouth, Massachusetts was founded by pilgrims sailing from Plymouth, England. Many people would sail from England to the United States within a few decades.

Answer: Manchester

In New England, there is also a town called Manchester in Connecticut and a town called Manchester-by-the-Sea in Massachusetts. In England, Manchester is a city that was founded in the 1st century!

Answer: Bristol

In England, the two other universities in Bristol are the University of Bristol and the University of Law. In the USA, Bristol, Connecticut is known for being the home of ESPN.

Answer: Cambridge

Milton is another town name that is found both in England and New England. Coincidentally, both are close to Cambridge. Specifically, Cambridge touches Milton in England. In Massachusetts, Cambridge is two towns away from Milton (with Boston being the city in between).

The University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University are both found in Cambridge, England. Harvard University and Lesley University are both located in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA).

Answer: Dover

All of the towns in this question (Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, Sandwich, Canterbury, Wilmington, Exeter, and Ashford) exist in both England and in New England, USA. In England, Dover is a port town. In the USA, Dover is the capital city of Delaware.

6. You'll find this city in Maine, USA on the ocean, east of Brunswick. You'll also find a city by the same name in England on the River Avon, southeast of Bristol. What is it?

Answer: Bath

In England, Bath was named after the Roman baths that were built there. Bath, Maine was named that because its early settlers there were from Bath, England.

Answer: York

In Maine, the only town that is further south than York is Kittery. There is also a US town called York in Pennsylvania, which is where York Peppermint Patties first started being made. York, England was established by the Romans.

8. You will find this town name in England and in the US states of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Answer: Reading

The town of Reading (wherever you are) has the first syllable pronounced as "red". The English town Reading is located in Berkshire. Reading, Massachusetts is situated in Middlesex County. Reading, Pennsylvania is found in Berks County.

Answer: Winchester

Winchester, Wakefield, Worcester, and Wilmington all exist in both Massachusetts, USA and England. Other towns that begin with W that are both in England and New England are Woburn, Warwick, and Weymouth.

10. In Maine, USA, you would find this town directly south of Portland. In England, you would find this on the North Sea at the end of A64.

Answer: Scarborough

In the town of Scarborough, England, Scarborough Fair was a six-week festival that occurred annually for centuries, but finally ended in 1788. There is a song about this fair, but there are several slightly different versions of the lyrics. In the USA, Scarborough, Maine is located in Cumberland County.

Source: Author hotdogPi

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