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Up and About in USA Trivia Quiz

Ten American cities hidden in a mixed bag of puzzles. How many can you find?

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
388,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
865

Last 3 plays: Guest 130 (9/10), zevan (7/10), ret0003 (4/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Rebus: Add synonyms for the words described below to form the answer.

Fashionable + Time gone by

Answer: (One Word (7))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Add a Letter to the word indicated by the clue and rearrange for the answer.

Diet food + L

Answer: (One Word (6))

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hidden Words: Find the city hidden in the sentence below.

Hayden very smartly identified this 'Mile-High' capital on the map.

Answer: (One Word (6))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Missing Vowels: Add vowels appropriately for the answer.

DTRT

Answer: (One Word (7))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and the answer should spring to mind.

Whose tin?

Answer: (One Word (7))

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Other Words: Guess the city from the synonyms used to describe it.

Harbour Terra Firma

Answer: (One Word (8))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the clues to form the answer.

Leap + Pasture

Answer: (One Word (11))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Anagram: Rearrange the capitalized letters to form the answer.

Eric lay on a COT in the backyard enjoying the SUN.

Answer: (One Word (6))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and the answer should spring to mind.

Fee Nicks

Answer: (One Word (7))

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Other Words: Guess the city from the synonyms used to describe it.

Just Money taking organizations

Answer: (One Word (9))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rebus: Add synonyms for the words described below to form the answer. Fashionable + Time gone by

Answer: Chicago

Chicago is the largest city and economic hub of the state of Illinois, though not its capital. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the weather is often considered to be one of the reasons behind its nickname of the "Windy City". The city was once home to the tallest building in the world before the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower, was surpassed by other structures elsewhere in the world.

2. Add a Letter to the word indicated by the clue and rearrange for the answer. Diet food + L

Answer: Dallas

Salad + L

Dallas is located within the state of Texas. It is here that President Kennedy was assassinated when Lee Harvey Oswald shot him. The upper floors of the building where Oswald was hiding have now been converted into a museum on President Kennedy's life.

3. Hidden Words: Find the city hidden in the sentence below. Hayden very smartly identified this 'Mile-High' capital on the map.

Answer: Denver

HayDEN VERy...

Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado. It is nicknamed the "Mile High City" as it is located exactly one mile above sea level. It is the highest among the major cities of the United States.

4. Missing Vowels: Add vowels appropriately for the answer. DTRT

Answer: Detroit

Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. It is called the "Motor City" as the three largest automobile manufacturers of the United States are headquartered there. The city was named after the Detroit river which flows through it.

5. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and the answer should spring to mind. Whose tin?

Answer: Houston

Houston is one of the largest cities in Texas. It was named after Sam Houston, who led the troops to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto winning independence for Texas from Mexico. He later also refused to join the Confederacy, choosing instead to be removed from the office of governor.

6. In Other Words: Guess the city from the synonyms used to describe it. Harbour Terra Firma

Answer: Portland

Portland, Oregon is the largest city within the state. It is named after the city of Portland in Maine. As indicated by the name, the city is a port located at the confluence of the rivers Willamette and Columbia.

7. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the clues to form the answer. Leap + Pasture

Answer: Springfield

The name Springfield has been given to many different cities in the United States. It is also used as the location for the television sitcom "The Simpsons". The best known Springfield is found in the state of Illinois. It is the capital of the state and also has historic significance as President Abraham Lincoln lived there for a few years.

8. Anagram: Rearrange the capitalized letters to form the answer. Eric lay on a COT in the backyard enjoying the SUN.

Answer: Tucson

Tucson is the second largest city in the state of Arizona, though the largest city Phoenix is bigger by more than two times. Tucson is home to the University of Arizona, one of the first educational institutions in the United States to allow women to study medicine.

9. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and the answer should spring to mind. Fee Nicks

Answer: Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona and is located at the fringes of the Sonoran Desert. The region was originally settled by the native American culture called Hohokam, who built the first canal system around the area.

10. In Other Words: Guess the city from the synonyms used to describe it. Just Money taking organizations

Answer: Fairbanks

Fairbanks is located within the Tanana Valley in Alaska and the rivers Tanana and Chena flow through it. The city is located within the interior of Alaska though it still receives notable tourist traffic from the cruise ships visiting Alaska. It is also a good place to view the Northern Lights during the winter months.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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