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Test yourself! Take this Pennsylvania Quiz | States

How much do you know about the Keystone State, Pennsylvania? This quiz will let you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by IndianPainter. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
IndianPainter

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,958

Updated
Jan 18 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2453

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (8/10), Nala2 (5/10), Guest 65 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. From 1995-2001, who was the governor of Pennsylvania? Hint

Jesse Ventura

Janet Reno

Tom Ridge

Rudy Giuliani

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Question 2 of 10

2. What river separates Pennsylvania and New Jersey? Hint

Delaware

Lackawanna

Susqhuehanna

Red

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Question 3 of 10

3. Benjamin Franklin moved to Pennsylvania when he was 17 years old. Which of these did he NOT invent or create? Hint

Bifocals

Electricity

Poor Richard's Almanac

Franklin Stove

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these planets is also a name of a town in Pennsylvania? Hint

Pluto

Jupiter

Earth

Mars

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these books is set in Pennsylvania? Hint

Bridge to Teribithea

The Bobbsey Twins Mystery Series

Last of the Summer Wine

Maniac Magee

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these states does NOT border Pennsylvania? Hint

Ohio

West Virginia

Virginia

Delaware

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the standard US postal system, what is the abbreviation for Pennsylvania? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What bridge separates Lackawaxxen, Pennsylvania from New York? Hint

Roebling Aqueduct

Muncy Bridge

New York Thruway Bridge

Gray Memorial Bridge

9. When visiting the Delaware National Scenic River site, you can visit a museum dedicated to Western novelist Zane Grey. That museum portrays one of the other careers that Grey tried to reach for. What was that career? Hint

Veterinarian

Doctor

Orthodontist

Dentist

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Pennsylvania's official drink? Hint

Water

Milk

Orange Juice

Whiskey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From 1995-2001, who was the governor of Pennsylvania?

Answer: Tom Ridge

Rudy Giuliani was a mayor of New York and Jesse Ventura was the governor of Minnesota. Janet Reno was the Attorney General of the US from 1993-2001.

2. What river separates Pennsylvania and New Jersey?

Answer: Delaware

3. Benjamin Franklin moved to Pennsylvania when he was 17 years old. Which of these did he NOT invent or create?

Answer: Electricity

Many scientists before Ben Franklin knew about electricity, but he was one of the most famous electricians.

4. Which of these planets is also a name of a town in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Mars

Mars, Pennsylvania is located NE of Pittsburgh.

5. Which of these books is set in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Maniac Magee

Maniac Magee lives in Allentown. The Bobbsey Twins don't live in a landlocked state. The Last of the Summer Wine is a television program that takes place in England.

6. Which of these states does NOT border Pennsylvania?

Answer: Virginia

Pennsylvania borders New York, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Ohio.

7. In the standard US postal system, what is the abbreviation for Pennsylvania?

Answer: PA

8. What bridge separates Lackawaxxen, Pennsylvania from New York?

Answer: Roebling Aqueduct

Answer: Dentist

The museum show some of the tools that Zane Grey used for that short-term career.

10. What is Pennsylvania's official drink?

Answer: Milk

It also has a state insect - the lightning bug.

Source: Author IndianPainter

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