States of Mind II Trivia Quiz

Answer: Delaware

Dr. Henry Heimlich (1920-2016) was an American thoracic surgeon. His claim to fame is his discovery of using the pressure of abdominal thrusts to dislodge an obstruction from the trachea. This method is known as the Heimlich maneuver.

Stephen "Ragamuffin" Marley is the son of Jamaican, Reggae musician Bob Marley. Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1972, Stephen continues to carry on his father's legacy. His songs include "Hey Baby" (2005) and "Medication" (2017).

Answer: Kansas

Erin Brockovich is an environmental activist born in Lawrence, Kansas in 1960. She helped build a successful case against PG&E of California in 1993. Her actions became the subject of the eponymous 2000 film starring Julia Roberts.

Barry Sanders was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1968. He was an outstanding running back in the NFL where he played for the Detroit Lions. He was one of football's rushing yards leaders with 15,269 yards gained.

Answer: Montana

American filmmaker David Lynch was born in Missoula, Montana in 1946. He is known for directing such quirky films as "Blue Velvet" (1986) and "Eraserhead" (1977). He is also responsible for the TV show "Twin Peaks" which ran from 1990 to 1991.

Phil Jackson was a professional basketball player and coach. He was born in Deer Lodge, Montana in 1945, and played power forward for the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets for twelve seasons. He was also one of the most successful NBA coaches of all time.

Answer: Connecticut

Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Considered one of the greatest actresses of all time, she is the winner of four Best Actress Academy Awards. Her Oscars were for "Morning Glory" (1934), "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1968), "The Lion in Winter" (1969) and "On Golden Pond" (1982).

George Walker Bush was born in New Haven, CT in 1946. He served as governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000, before becoming the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.

Answer: New Hampshire

Singer and actress Mandy Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1984. In 1999 she first rose to fame with her debut single "Candy". However, her fame skyrocketed with her portrayal of Rebecca Pearson in the hit TV show "This Is Us".

Franklin Pierce (1804-1869) was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. He served as the fourteen president of the United States from 1853 to 1857. He was an enemy of the abolitionist movement and enforced The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Answer: Wyoming

American artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) was born in Cody, Wyoming. Pollock is known for his abstract expressionism. Due to his technique of pouring liquid paint onto a horizontal canvas, he was given the nickname "Jack the Dripper".

Matthew Shepard (1976-1998) was born in Casper, Wyoming. A gay student at the University of Wyoming, he was beaten, tortured and left to die because of his sexual orientation. He was taken to Fort Collins, CO, where he died from his injuries six days later.

Answer: Vermont

Politician and lawyer Stephen Douglas (1813-1861) was born in Brandon, Vermont. He was the Democratic nominee for president in the election of 1860. Known as "The Little Giant", Douglas beat Lincoln in the 1858 Illinois senatorial election, but lost to him for president.

Yet another politician and lawyer, Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886) was born in Fairfield, Vermont. Arthur served as the 21st president of the United States from 1881 to 1885, taking over after the assassination of James Garfield.

Answer: Oklahoma

Actor and producer Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma in 1963. He first came to fame for his role as the cowboy hitchhiker in the 1991 'chick flick' "Thelma and Louise". In 1995 he was named People's "Sexiest Man".

Martial arts master and actor Chuck Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma in 1940. Norris served in the Air Force before winning many martial arts championships. He has also appeared in films like "Way of the Dragon" (1972), and on TV in "Walker, Texas Ranger" from 1993 to 2001.

Answer: South Carolina

Singer, dancer and bandleader James Brown (1933-2006) was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. Known for hit songs like "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "It's a Man's Man's World", his performances were electrifying, earning him the nickname "The Godfather of Soul".

Tennis player and professional golfer Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina. In 1956 she won the French Open Grand Slam title, becoming the first Black athlete to achieve this feat.

Answer: Illinois

Actor and politician Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) was born in Tampico, Illinois. He was a Hollywood actor ("Knute Rockne: All American") before becoming the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.

There are not enough superlatives to describe the career of actress Betty White, born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1922. Starting out on early TV in 1953, with "Life with Elizabeth", her career has spanned eighty years!