I Think I Got on the Wrong Plane! Quiz

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1. As I leave this city's major airport on the west side, the cab driver says he is going to head to the lake and show me where the Bears play. What windy city have I flown into?

Answer: Chicago

Chicago was settled in the 1770s along the shores of Lake Michigan. By 1803, Fort Dearborn was built by the United States Army. The city of Chicago was incorporated by 1837, and had a population under 4,000 people. The city continued to grow as a center of trade with both railroad and water traffic from the Chicago River. On October 8th 1871, one third of the city burned due to a fire. By 1893, the city had been rebuilt and hosted the World's Columbian Exposition.

In 2010, Chicago had a population just short of 2.7 million people.

2. I arrive at the airport in the middle of the night, but quickly notice how busy it is. I ask the cab driver about this, who replies, "This city never sleeps". He then shows me a green lady in the harbor and asks me, "Do you have time to see a Square"? What Yankee city have I just been driven through?

Answer: New York City

New York City began as a trading station in 1624, and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. After the English took control from the Dutch in 1664, it was re-named New York. Five boroughs were brought together in 1898 to make up the city. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island make up the United States' largest city with a 2010 population of 8,175,133.

3. After I leave the airport, I realize we are taking a tunnel under a harbor to get to the city. My driver drops me off on Freedom Trail after I ask for suggestions on how to see this city. I find myself traveling north and standing in front of an old church. The locals seem to disapprove of my white hosiery and say I should be wearing red. Which city am I in?

Answer: Boston

Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists. The city became one of the center points during the Revolutionary War, with the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill playing major roles. The Boston area has many tradition-rich places to visit such as Harvard University, Fenway Park and the Freedom Trail (16 historic sites in downtown Boston).

4. I have just flown over the ocean into the airport. In between all the smog, the city looks like a bunch of "lakes" due to the limited visibility. When we are not stuck on the slow drive on the interstate, my driver has to "dodge" all of these drivers who I think I may have seen on television or in the movies. What glitzy city have I traveled to?

Answer: Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a major city in southern California. The city was founded by the Spanish governor Felipe de Neve in 1871. Following 27 years of Mexican rule, Los Angeles came under United States control with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. The city grew quickly with the discovery of oil and the connection of the railroads. Los Angeles hosted the Olympics for the first time in 1932, and again in 1984. By 2010, the city had grown to over 3,700,000 people, making it the second most-populated city in the United States (after New York City). L.A. is home to Hollywood, Disneyland, several colleges and pro sports teams, including the Lakers and Dodgers.

5. My next stop has gotten me feeling a bit tired. I take a ride to the top of a futuristic structure that almost takes me to space. From this great view in the stars, I see several coffee places to help revive me. From this tall structure I also see that the city is next to a water source that is called a Sound. Where am I?

Answer: Seattle

The city of Seattle is Washington's largest city, with a 2010 population of just over 600,000. The name of the city came from Chief Seattle of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes in 1853. Over the years, the logging industry, Boeing Company and the software research companies have powered the economy. Puget Sound lies next to the city that has the Space Needle looking over it.

It was built for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition. Starbucks, the coffee company store, started in Seattle in 1971.

6. As I exit from the airport on the outer limits of the city, I realize there are very large mountains just to the west. Entering the city, signs state that the city is 5,280 feet above sea level, which is exactly one mile. This "rocky" mountain city also loves its sports, as it has one "Nugget" of a football team named the Broncos. Which city is this?

Answer: Denver

Denver was founded in 1858 during the Gold Rush. Originally, it was known as Denver City for nine years until 1867. Denver is the largest city and capital of the state of Colorado. Located 12 miles from the foothills of the Rocky mountains, Denver is around 5,280 feet (one mile) above sea level. Denver is home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team, Denver Nuggets basketball team and the football-playing Denver Broncos.

7. After landing in this city by the ocean, I notice how mild the climate is here. This city is also home to a very famous zoo. Some Padres may be seen around the Mission or playing baseball. What city am I in?

Answer: San Diego

San Diego was founded in 1769 by Juan Cabrillo. It was part of Mexico until the Mexican-American War. San Diego is the second largest city in California, with a 2010 population just over 1,300,000 people. The city is known for its weather, the San Diego Zoo and the home of a United States naval base.

8. I'm going to take it easy in this big city by a river. Taking a foreign language in school should help as I go into the French Quarter of this city. Where am I?

Answer: New Orleans

New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, with a 2010 population of 340,000. Located by the Mississippi River, New Orleans was founded in 1718 and named for Philippe d'Orl�ans, Duke of Orl�ans. After both Spanish and French control, the city became under United States control with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. People come to New Orleans to enjoy the cuisine, see the French Quarter and attend the annual Mardi Gras celebrations.

9. I head east from the airport to the downtown area of this city called the "gateway to the west". A giant arch stands on the banks of the big river rolling by. In the downtown area, a sports visitor could see a Blue or a Cardinal. Which city is this?

Answer: St. Louis

Located on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River, St. Louis was founded in 1764 by Pierre Lacl�de and Auguste Chouteau. Nicknamed the Gateway to the West, the city grew from river traffic on the way to New Orleans or up the Missouri River. People living in St. Louis can see the 630-foot tall Arch and several parks and museums, or they can attend a pro sports game in the downtown area featuring the St Louis Blues or Cardinals.

10. The last stop on the tour brings me to a city of Brotherly Love. My hunger has also grown, which easily could be filled by a cheesesteak sandwich made famous in this city. As a last sightseeing trip, I go to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Where am I?

Answer: Philadelphia

A former capital of the United States, Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in the country. William Penn founded the city in 1682 and saw the Declaration of Independence signed there in 1776. Some sites to visit in Pennsylvania's largest city are Independence Hall, The Franklin Institute and several college and pro sport venues.

Source: Author Illini43

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As you are hurrying through the airport security, you forget to look at your boarding gate and get on the wrong plane. After arriving at the airport, you decide to take a cab ride around each mystery city to try and figure out where you are in the USA.

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