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Allentown Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about my hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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

Author
wweaddict

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,756

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
447

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Allentown founded? Hint

1772

1762

1752

1776

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the Revolutionary War the Liberty Bell was hidden in what church in Allentown? Hint

First Baptist Church of Allentown

St. Francis of Assissi

Zion's Reformed Church

St. James' Lutheran

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Question 3 of 10

3. Former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation, Lee Iacocca, attended what high school in Allentown? Hint

William Allen High School

Neither

Dieruff High School

Whitehall High School

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the artist who had a hit with the song "Allentown"? Hint

Bruce Springsteen

Billy Idol

Billy Joel

Michael Jackson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tied with Wildwater Kingdom, what is the only location of a famous amusement park in Allentown? Hint

Six Flags

Cedar Point

Disney World

Dorney Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the tallest building in Allentown? Hint

The Hamilton Financial Center

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The Lehigh County Courthouse

The PP&L Building

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Question 7 of 10

7. What had William Allen originally named Allentown before the name was changed? Hint

William Allentown

North-Allensylvania

It was always Allentown

Northampton Town

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Question 8 of 10

8. NFL star Andre Reed attended Dieruff High School in Allentown. What two NFL teams did Andre play for? Hint

Bills and Eagles

Bills and Redskins

Eagles and Steelers

Steelers and Redskins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which minor league baseball team plays their home games at Coca-Cola Park, which is located in Allentown? Hint

Bisons

Iron Pigs

Red Wings

Knights

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did the Allentown Fair celebrate its 150th anniversary? Hint

2000

2004

It hasn't reached it yet

2002

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Allentown founded?

Answer: 1762

Allentown was founded in 1762 by William Allen. Allentown lies in mid-eastern Pennsylvania, north of Philadelphia.

2. During the Revolutionary War the Liberty Bell was hidden in what church in Allentown?

Answer: Zion's Reformed Church

After the Battle of Brandywine in 1777, it was ordered by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennslyvania, that in fear of the British melting them down to make weapons, eleven bells were to be hidden to prevent this from occuring. After numerous stops, the Liberty Bell was hidden in Zion's Reformed Church in Allentown while the British invaded the city of Philadelphia.

The Bell was returned to Philadelphia in June of 1778, after the British left Philadelphia.

3. Former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation, Lee Iacocca, attended what high school in Allentown?

Answer: William Allen High School

Lee Iacocca attended William Allen High School which serves the students from the western and southern parts of Allentown. Here are some other notable people to attend William Allen High School...

Amanda Seyfried- Star of "Mama Mia!"
Joe Wolf- NFl Arizona Cardinals
Lara Jill Miller- Voice Actress: "The Life and Times of Juniper Lee"

4. Who was the artist who had a hit with the song "Allentown"?

Answer: Billy Joel

Billy Joel wrote the song "Allentown" with the emphasis on the rust belt:

"Well we're living here in Allentown
And they're closing all the factories down".

5. Tied with Wildwater Kingdom, what is the only location of a famous amusement park in Allentown?

Answer: Dorney Park

Dorney Park (later named Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom) opened in 1884. Dorney Park is one of the most popular amusement parks in the eastern United States. The oldest operating ride in the park today is the Whip. The park consists of nine roller coasters.

The Wildwater Kingdom section of the park also has eighteen water rides. It also has a log flume ride, Thunder Creek Mountain, which holds the record for the longest drop on a log flume ride.

6. What is the tallest building in Allentown?

Answer: The PP&L Building

The PP&L or Pennsylvania Power and Light Building was completed in 1928. It stands at 322 feet high, which is twice as high as the next tallest building in Allentown. When the PP&L building opened it had the fastest elevators in the world!

7. What had William Allen originally named Allentown before the name was changed?

Answer: Northampton Town

It was changed to Allentown in 1838 because that is what people, including residents, had called it for years.

8. NFL star Andre Reed attended Dieruff High School in Allentown. What two NFL teams did Andre play for?

Answer: Bills and Redskins

Andre Reed attended Louis E. Dieruff High School in Allentown. Dieruff serves the students from the eastern and northern parts of Allentown.

9. Which minor league baseball team plays their home games at Coca-Cola Park, which is located in Allentown?

Answer: Iron Pigs

Coca-Cola Park opened in 2007 and is home to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.

10. What year did the Allentown Fair celebrate its 150th anniversary?

Answer: 2002

It began in 1852, primarily as an agricultural fair, but has expanded greatly in scope since then and includes motor racing and live music.

Source: Author wweaddict

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