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Rochester, NY Trivia Quiz

Have you visited Rochester? How much do you know about this wonderful city and the surrounding area?

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

Author
Giniw

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,718

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
418

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (9/10), Guest 12 (7/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What lake is Rochester situated on? Hint

Erie

Ontario

Lucerne

Superior

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following companies was NOT founded in Rochester? Hint

Kodak

Ben and Jerry's

Xerox

Bausch & Lomb

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2013, which entity was Rochester's largest employer? Hint

University of Rochester

Kodak

Xerox

Paychex

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rochester is home to several universities. Which of the following is NOT located in Rochester? Hint

Rochester Institute of Technology

St. John Fisher College

Nazareth College

Lemoyne College

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did Rochester get its name? Hint

After a town in southern England

After the Seneca tribe word for "house of rocks"

After one of its founders, Col. Nathaniel Rochester

The settlers simply liked the way it sounded

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Question 6 of 10

6. The automobile was first patented by a Rochester-area resident.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the highly regarded music school in Rochester? Hint

Genesee College of Music

Lilac Music School

Rochester School of Music

Eastman School of Music

8. There have been many famous people who were born and/or raised in Rochester: Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Lithgow, and Taye Diggs to name a few. Which of the following musicians did NOT call Rochester home? Hint

Cab Calloway

Lou Gramm

Chuck Mangione

Billy Joel

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Question 9 of 10

9. Rochester has been home to many "firsts". Which statement is NOT true? Hint

Baby shoes were first developed in Rochester in the 1840s

Rochester had the first enclosed urban shopping mall in America

The first Buffalo Chicken Wings were served at a Rochester bar

The first voting machine was invented in Rochester in 1889

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rochester was known as the "Flour City" because at one time it was the leading flour-producing city in the U.S. Later, Rochester was called the "Flower City". What local flower is Rochester known for? Hint

Rose

Lilac

Cherry Blossom

Orchid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What lake is Rochester situated on?

Answer: Ontario

Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes. Lake Avenue runs from the center of Rochester to Lake Ontario State Park. This park was known as the Coney Island of the West at the turn of the century. Today, the park offers a beach, concerts, festivals, and the Dentzel Carousel. The carousel was built in 1905.

2. Which of the following companies was NOT founded in Rochester?

Answer: Ben and Jerry's

Ben & Jerry's was founded in Vermont. The other three were all founded in Rochester. Kodak and Bausch and Lomb are headquartered in Rochester. In 2007, Xerox moved its headquarters to Connecticut, although Rochester has remained home to the company's largest workforce.

3. In 2013, which entity was Rochester's largest employer?

Answer: University of Rochester

Starting in 2006, the University of Rochester became the largest employer in Rochester. The University of Rochester encompasses undergraduate and graduate programs, a medical school, a hospital, a dental center, a music school, and several research centers. It employs over 20,000 people in the Rochester area (2013 data).

4. Rochester is home to several universities. Which of the following is NOT located in Rochester?

Answer: Lemoyne College

Besides the University of Rochester, Rochester is home to several universities. Lemoyne College is located in nearby Syracuse. Rochester is also home to Roberts Wesleyan College, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Empire State College, SUNY Colleges at Geneseo and Brockport, Rochester Business Institute, Monroe and Finger Lakes Community Colleges.

5. How did Rochester get its name?

Answer: After one of its founders, Col. Nathaniel Rochester

Founded in 1817 as Rochesterville, it had a population of 15. It quickly became the seat of the county government, and the name was shortened to Rochester.

6. The automobile was first patented by a Rochester-area resident.

Answer: True

George Baldwin Selden first patented the concept of the automobile. The Selden Motor Car Company built only a small number of cars, but Selden was able to defend his patent, and anyone building cars had to pay him for his patent.

7. What is the name of the highly regarded music school in Rochester?

Answer: Eastman School of Music

The Eastman School of Music is part of the University of Rochester. It has consistently been rated among the best music schools in the USA. It was established in 1921 by George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company.

Answer: Billy Joel

Billy Joel was born and raised in the New York City area. In addition to the ones mentioned, other musicians that called Rochester home include Wendy O Williams, Teddy Geiger, and most of the members of "Gym Class Heroes".

9. Rochester has been home to many "firsts". Which statement is NOT true?

Answer: The first Buffalo Chicken Wings were served at a Rochester bar

Buffalo wings were, logically, first served in Buffalo. The rest of the firsts belong to Rochester.

Answer: Lilac

Highland Park hosts Rochester's Lilac Festival each May. The first lilacs were planted in Highland Park in 1892. These plants immediately drew crowds of admirers. Highland's lilac collection is known worldwide.

Source: Author Giniw

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