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The First State Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about my favorite state, which is where I live.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cori14. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Cori14

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,079

Updated
Mar 30 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
825

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of these symbols are not of Delaware? Hint

Delaware Diamond

Purple Lilac

Weakfish

Lady bug

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Question 2 of 15

2. Sean Patrick Thomas is one of the few celebrities from Delaware, what high school in Wilmington did he attend? Hint

Brandywine

Concord

Mount Pleasant

Tower Hill

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the capital before Dover? Hint

New Castle

Newark

Wilmington

Dover has always been the capital

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many states does Delaware border by land?

Answer: (number)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who is credited with Delaware's discovery in 1609? Hint

Caesar Rodney

Lord De La Warr

Henry Hudson

William Penn

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Question 6 of 15

6. Delaware was a slave state during the Civil War.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. When did Delaware enter the Union? Hint

December 7, 1776

December 7, 1787

December 7, 1777

December 17, 1787

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where is the air force base in Delaware? Hint

Wilmington

New Castle

Newark

Dover

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the name of the famous salt water taffy shop on the boardwalk in Rehoboth, Delaware? Hint

Boardwalk Taffy

Dolly's

Dolle's

Taffy Shop

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many national parks does Delaware have?

Answer: (number)

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the mascot of the University of Delaware's football team? Hint

Blue Rocks

Blue Chicken

Blue Hen

Blue Pigeon

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Question 12 of 15

12. Delaware banned public smoking indoor in 2002.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who is on the back of Delaware's state coin? Hint

Caesar Rodney

Lord De La Warr

George Read

John Dickinson

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Question 14 of 15

14. There are five states with smaller populations than Delaware.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is Delaware's state song? Hint

"Thee Delaware"

"O Delaware"

"Our Delaware"

"Delaware"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these symbols are not of Delaware?

Answer: Purple Lilac

The weakfish is Delaware's state fish, the ladybug is the state insect, and Delaware Diamond is the name of the state star.

2. Sean Patrick Thomas is one of the few celebrities from Delaware, what high school in Wilmington did he attend?

Answer: Brandywine

Sean comes back to visit about once a year to see some of his old teachers and talk to the students.

3. What was the capital before Dover?

Answer: New Castle

In New Castle, most of the town is still like it was in the 1700's with some renovations of course. You can visit some of the old places including George Read's house, who was one of the representatives from Delaware to sign the Declaration of Independence. Dover became the capital in 1777.

4. How many states does Delaware border by land?

Answer: two

It touches Pennsylvania and Maryland. On Artificial Island (where the Hope Creek nuclear plants are), it is possible to walk from DE to NJ and vice versa.

5. Who is credited with Delaware's discovery in 1609?

Answer: Henry Hudson

The year after he discovered it, Capt. Samuel Argall of Virginia named the colony Delaware for the Virginia governor, Lord De La Warr.

6. Delaware was a slave state during the Civil War.

Answer: True

Even though Delaware had slaves it did not leave the Union.

7. When did Delaware enter the Union?

Answer: December 7, 1787

Delaware was the first state to enter the Union after it signed the Constitution.

8. Where is the air force base in Delaware?

Answer: Dover

They sent the remains of the brave astronauts of the Challenger and the Columbia to Dover Air Force Base after the accidents.

9. What is the name of the famous salt water taffy shop on the boardwalk in Rehoboth, Delaware?

Answer: Dolle's

Dolle's is a great place to go for salt water taffy, fudge, and other treats.

10. How many national parks does Delaware have?

Answer: 0

Delaware is the only state without a national park.

11. What is the mascot of the University of Delaware's football team?

Answer: Blue Hen

The University of Delaware football team became NCAA I-AA Champions on December 19, 2003 after defeating Colgate 40 to 0. Go Blue Hens!

12. Delaware banned public smoking indoor in 2002.

Answer: True

Public smoking was banned November 27, 2002.

13. Who is on the back of Delaware's state coin?

Answer: Caesar Rodney

Caesar Rodney was a very important part of Delaware's history. He was a leading patriot of Delaware, member of the Delaware Committee of Correspondence, and he was elected President of the State of Delaware for a three year term. He also is known for his famous ride to Philadelphia to be the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence even though he was very sick because of a cancerous growth on his face.

14. There are five states with smaller populations than Delaware.

Answer: True

Those states are Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming.

15. What is Delaware's state song?

Answer: "Our Delaware"

Written by: George B. Hynson

Source: Author Cori14

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