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Pocatello Trivia Quiz

I spent a few years in grad school in Pocatello, Idaho.

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

Author
mcdede

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,523

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
448

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what part of Idaho is Pocatello located? Hint

Middle of the state

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these universities is located in Pocatello? Hint

Idaho State University

Lewis and Clark

University of Idaho

Bannock State

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Question 3 of 10

3. What religion dominates Pocatello? Hint

Judaism

Catholicism

Hinduism

Latter Day Saints

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Question 4 of 10

4. What city is about a 2 1/2 hour drive south of Pocatello? Hint

Boise

Salt Lake City

Billings

Casper

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Question 5 of 10

5. What exciting cluster is about a 2 1/2 hour drive northeast of Pocatello? Hint

Boise, Everglades and Fort Hall

Tetons, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone

Idaho Falls, American Falls and Highlands

Post Falls, Preston and Yosemite

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Question 6 of 10

6. What premium vacation spot is about a 2 1/2 hour drive northwest of Pocatello? Hint

Seychelles

McCall

Boise National Forest

Sun Valley

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Question 7 of 10

7. The liquor stores in Pocatello and the rest of Idaho are privately owned.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pocatello is located in an environment of large forests and rivers.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Pocatello has an exciting night life and many cosmopolitan offerings.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Pocatello was named for a Native American chief who did which of the following? Hint

He was well known among the natives for his powers as a shaman.

He united tribes of the northwest for battle

He granted the railroad a right-of-way

He was a magnificent craftsman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what part of Idaho is Pocatello located?

Answer: SE

Pocatello is down in the SE corner and fairly close to Utah and Wyoming.

2. Which of these universities is located in Pocatello?

Answer: Idaho State University

I really enjoyed the University. Many students couldn't afford to travel to other states for schools so ISU was able to keep many intelligent students. The faculty members I encountered were, for the most part, very good and concerned teachers.

3. What religion dominates Pocatello?

Answer: Latter Day Saints

The vast majority of the population was LDS and it would have been political suicide to criticize the church in any way if running for a city office.

4. What city is about a 2 1/2 hour drive south of Pocatello?

Answer: Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is the closest large city. Many people felt it was nothing to drive there and back for the day. There is also very good skiing just outside of Salt Lake.

5. What exciting cluster is about a 2 1/2 hour drive northeast of Pocatello?

Answer: Tetons, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone

This whole area is beautiful. Great places for a number of types of recreation including rafting, hiking, skiing, and fishing.

6. What premium vacation spot is about a 2 1/2 hour drive northwest of Pocatello?

Answer: Sun Valley

Sun Valley gets many celebrity sightings during ski season. It is also a beautiful area at other times of the year.

7. The liquor stores in Pocatello and the rest of Idaho are privately owned.

Answer: False

Interestingly, for a state whose citizenry and government leaders profess a strong emphasis on private ownership and an anti-government bias, the liquor stores are state owned.

8. Pocatello is located in an environment of large forests and rivers.

Answer: False

Pocatello is considered to be located in a desert environment. It has an abundance of sage brush.

9. Pocatello has an exciting night life and many cosmopolitan offerings.

Answer: False

Pocatello does not offer hardly anything to do in the evening which was great for me since I was very busy in school and didn't have any money. It's a great place if you do not want any distractions.

10. Pocatello was named for a Native American chief who did which of the following?

Answer: He granted the railroad a right-of-way

Pocatello was a chief of the Shoshone tribe. He granted the railroad a right-of-way through the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.

Source: Author mcdede

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