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Facts About Vermont Trivia Quiz

These are basic facts about the state of Vermont. This should be easy for those that live here. I hope you enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Daffodil825. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Daffodil825

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1374

Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (5/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 184 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Vermont's state nickname? Hint

The Granite State

The Green Mountain State

The Farmer's State

The Maple Syrup State

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Vermont town is famous for its cheese? Hint

Royalton

Cabot

Randolph

Brookfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which Vermont city is Fletcher Allen Hospital located? Hint

Bethel

Barre

Rutland

Burlington

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Question 4 of 10

4. It is rumored that there is a sea monster living in one of Vermont's lakes. What is his name? Hint

Newt

Bernie

Grover

Champ

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Question 5 of 10

5. Vermont has the smallest population of any U.S. state east of the Mississippi River, true or false?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was Vermont admitted into the union? Hint

1890

1861

1779

1791

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous Vermont hero was commander of "The Green Mountain Boys" from 1770-1775? Hint

Calvin Coolidge

Howard Dean

James Jeffords

Ethan Allen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Located in Brookfield, VT, this historical site contains many antique artifacts, and is believed to be haunted. Hint

The Vermont History Museum

The Marvin Newton House

The Ethan Allen Homestead

The Calvin Coolidge Monument

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Vermont town was the northern-most battle of the American Civil War fought? Hint

Williston

St. Albans

Rochester

St. Johnsbury

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Question 10 of 10

10. Vermont zip codes begin with what two numbers?

Answer: (Two digits, in number form)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Vermont's state nickname?

Answer: The Green Mountain State

Although Vermont contains plenty of granite, it is actually known as "The Green Mountain State" due to the fact that it contains many mountains which are covered with evergreen trees. Vermont is also known for its maple syrup, but 'The Maple Syrup State' is not the correct answer.

2. What Vermont town is famous for its cheese?

Answer: Cabot

Cabot cheese is a favorite among Vermont natives and comes in many different kinds. The most famous is cheddar.

3. In which Vermont city is Fletcher Allen Hospital located?

Answer: Burlington

Fletcher Allen is one of Vermont's largest and most technologically advanced hospitals.

4. It is rumored that there is a sea monster living in one of Vermont's lakes. What is his name?

Answer: Champ

Champ was named after the lake he is rumored to be living in, Lake Champlain. He has reportedly been spotted by many people. In fact, there are photographs of what appear to be some sort of sea monster in Lake Champlain. Although there is no solid proof of Champ's existence, many Vermonters believe that he is real, and he is believed to be friendly but shy.

Another interesting fact: The story of Champ was featured on the television series "Unsolved Mysteries."

5. Vermont has the smallest population of any U.S. state east of the Mississippi River, true or false?

Answer: True

Vermont's capital also has the smallest population of any state capital in the U.S.

6. What year was Vermont admitted into the union?

Answer: 1791

Vermont was the fourteenth state to be admitted into the union.

7. What famous Vermont hero was commander of "The Green Mountain Boys" from 1770-1775?

Answer: Ethan Allen

Calvin Coolidge was a U.S. president who hailed from Vermont, Jim Jeffords is a current Vermont Senator, and Howard Dean is a former governor of Vermont.

8. Located in Brookfield, VT, this historical site contains many antique artifacts, and is believed to be haunted.

Answer: The Marvin Newton House

The Marvin Newton House was built in 1835. Marvin Newton was a blacksmith. His home is now a museum, containing many of the same household items used by him and his family. If you are ever in Vermont, I recommend that you visit the Marvin Newton House. It is a very interesting place to experience the history of Vermont.

9. In which Vermont town was the northern-most battle of the American Civil War fought?

Answer: St. Albans

St. Albans, Vermont was the farthest north that any Civil War battle took place.

10. Vermont zip codes begin with what two numbers?

Answer: 05

Source: Author Daffodil825

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