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1. What was the first capital of Wisconsin before relocating to Madison?
2. In what port city would you catch a ferry traveling to the Apostle Islands?
3. In what city did the National Football League, Kansas City Chiefs hold their summer training camp in 2004?
4. Olympic Champion skater Bonnie Blair was born outside of the state, but trained regularly in what Wisconsin city?
5. What is Wisconsin's oldest city of record?
6. In 1900, land acquisition for Wisconsin's first state park had begun. What did the park become known as?
7. Along what river in Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant erected in the United States of America?
8. What city is considered to be the "Ginseng Capital of the World?"
9. The nation's first kindergarten class was established in 1856. Its first students were local German-speaking youngsters. In what city was this class established?
10. One of the most famous architects in the world hails from Wisconsin. In what city was Frank Lloyd Wright born in 1867?
11. The first Ringling Brothers circus was staged in Wisconsin in the year 1884. In what city did they first set up their tents?
12. George W. Bush and all his republican predecessors can thank the people of Wisconsin for forming the Republican Party in 1854. In what city was the Republican Party formed?
13. As you may know, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in Wisconsin. What is the second largest, non-man-made lake in Wisconsin?
14. What is the most common lake name in Wisconsin?
15. What city is considered to be the Toilet Paper Capital of the World?
16. What city is said to be the geographical center of the state?
17. The House on the Rock, situated near Spring Green was designed and built in the 1940's. It is considered an architectural marvel and is perched on a 60 foot chimney of rock. The 14-room house is now a complex of rooms, streets, buildings, and gardens covering over 200 acres. The Infinity Room contains approximately how many windows?
18. What county in Wisconsin contains five state parks, and over 250 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan?
19. What town is famous for their German Bratwurst, and is considered to be the Bratwurst Capital of the United States?
20. In which Wisconsin city do they average over 200 inches of snow per year?
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