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1. This is how the quiz will work. First I will quote a line or two from the song. Second, I will ask a question related to the place mentioned in the song and give you four possible answers. Once you have answered the question I will first give you some interesting information related to the question and then some information related to the song "On the Way to Cape May". Ready, go!
"You looked so very pretty, when we met in Ocean City,
like someone, oh, so easy to adore."
Ocean City, NJ sits at the Northeastern corner of Cape May County. Which activity has been illegal in city limits since 1879?
2. "I sang this little ditty, on our way to Ocean City,
heading south along New Jersey's shore."
One historic location in Ocean City was the Tenth Street Station. From 1898 to 1981, with what type of transportation was the station involved?
3. "On the way to Cape May, I fell in love with you."
Cape May refers both to Cape May County, one of New Jersey's 21 counties, and to the community of Cape May. Which best describes where Cape May County sits in New Jersey?
4. "On the way to Cape May, I saw my dreams come true."
Which branch of the US Armed Forces has a training facility in Cape May?
5. "I was taken by your smile, as we drifted by Sea Isle."
One of the main roads into Sea Isle City was formerly named 41st Avenue. After which popular US president was it renamed?
6. "My heart was really gone when we reached Avalon."
Avalon, like many of the coastal communities, has many past and present summer residents. Which long-time fixture on "The Tonight Show" as well as "Star Search" owned a vacation home in Avalon?
7. "On the way to Cape May, Stone Harbor's skies were blue."
Which nature education and research facility is located in Stone Harbor, NJ?
8. "We were naming the day when Wildwood came in view."
There are actually four "Wildwoods": North Wildwood, West Wildwood, the city of Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest. For which era of architecture are the Wildwoods particularly known?
9. "If you're gonna be my spouse, we'd better head for that Court House"
Cape May Court House is the county seat for Cape May County. Which nature-related destination can one find at Cape May Court House?
10. "On the way to Cape May,
On the way to Cape May."
One object that Cape May is known for are "Cape May Diamonds". What are they?
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bernie73
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