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Hudson River Trivia Quiz

Here is a short quiz relating to the Hudson River. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
steiny1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,351

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
859

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Robert Fulton's steamboat traveled from New York City to Albany on the Hudson River.

True

False

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Question 2 of 5

2. Approximately how long is the Hudson River in miles? Hint

100

175

300

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Question 3 of 5

3. In what year did the last tourist steamboat run on the Hudson River? Hint

1962

1900

1971

1985

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Question 4 of 5

4. From what lake in the Adirondacks does the Hudson River start? Hint

Lake George

Lake Erie

Lake Champlain

Lake Tear in the Clouds

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Question 5 of 5

5. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle' were two novels based on folklore of the Hudson River region. Who was the author? Hint

Washington Irving

Mark Twain

Taylor Caldwell

James Fenimore Cooper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Fulton's steamboat traveled from New York City to Albany on the Hudson River.

Answer: True

The trip was made by the Clermont on August 18, 1807 and made the 150 mile trip in 32 hours.

2. Approximately how long is the Hudson River in miles?

Answer: 300

It's listed as 306 miles.

3. In what year did the last tourist steamboat run on the Hudson River?

Answer: 1971

The trips were run between New York City and Albany. At one time there was a dayline cruise that stopped between the two cities, left daytrippers off for lunch and had them picked up from a boat going in the opposite direction.

4. From what lake in the Adirondacks does the Hudson River start?

Answer: Lake Tear in the Clouds

The largest headstream is the Opalescent River which flows out of Lake Tear of the Clouds.

5. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle' were two novels based on folklore of the Hudson River region. Who was the author?

Answer: Washington Irving

He was born in New York City in 1783 and proved the effectiveness of the short story.

Source: Author steiny1

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