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Route 66 Fun Facts Trivia Quiz

If you've never had the chance to hop in a convertible and explore our vast country, maybe this will get you motivated.

A multiple-choice quiz by rickowp. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
rickowp

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,027

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
1465

Last 3 plays: 24827 (25/25), Guest 174 (13/25), Guest 198 (12/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in what California city?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 25

2. Route 66 passes through how many US states? Hint

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Question 3 of 25

3. Which state does the road spend the least amount of length in?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which John Steinbeck novel details the adventures of the Joad family as they traveled the Mother Road?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which service station company is famous for having its roots on 66? Hint

Sinclair

Phillips

Marathon

Exxon

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Question 6 of 25

6. According to the song, Route 66 is 'more than ______ miles all the way'. How many?

Answer: (numeral)

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Question 7 of 25

7. Bobby Troup wrote the song "Route 66".

True

False

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Question 8 of 25

8. What famous husband of Carole Lombard shared a honeymoon suite with her in Oatman, AZ?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 25

9. This Route 66 town claims to be the hottest spot in the country.

Answer: (One Word -- prickly)

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Question 10 of 25

10. Travelers must cross this California desert before they reach the end of the road. It is the _____ Desert?

Answer: (One Word - watch spelling)

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Question 11 of 25

11. Who was not a lead character in the CBS TV show named "Route 66"? Hint

Chip

Tod

Buzz

Lance

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Question 12 of 25

12. What now famous actress played the love interest of one of the leading men in the TV series "Route 66"? Hint

Ann Margaret

Michelle Lee

Barbara Eden

Donna Douglas

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Question 13 of 25

13. The theme song "Route 66" is included on the soundtrack for the movie 'Earth Girls Are Easy'.

True

False

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Question 14 of 25

14. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that is driest.

Answer: (Two Words -- think multicolored)

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Question 15 of 25

15. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that has the most trees.

Answer: (Two Words -- hard as a rock)

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Question 16 of 25

16. Comprised of a series of roads, the entire Route 66 was finally paved by what year? Hint

1931

1929

1938

1942

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Question 17 of 25

17. Who was the male star of the movie version of 'The Grapes of Wrath'?

Answer: (Two Words, Full Name or Last Name Only)

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Question 18 of 25

18. U-Drop-Inn is really a business in Texas.

True

False

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Question 19 of 25

19. A jackalope is an animal you might see hopping alongside the road during your trip.

True

False

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Question 20 of 25

20. Cadillac Ranch is a dude ranch along the Route.

True

False

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Question 21 of 25

21. What motor court encouraged you to 'Do it in a teepee'? Hint

Wigwam Motel

Indian Inn

Teepee Inn

Cherokee Cabins

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Question 22 of 25

22. There is a step-by-step guidebook that you can follow for around 85% of the original Route.

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. The famed slogan tells you to 'Get your _____ on Route 66'. What do you get? Hint

Thrills

Kicks

Jollys

Meatloaf

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which movie cowboy is most often associated with Route 66? Hint

Gene Autry

Dale Evans

John Wayne

Will Rogers

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Question 25 of 25

25. You should go to www.national66.com to learn more about this exciting roadtrip experience.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in what California city?

Answer: Los Angeles

At the Santa Monica Pier to be exact.

2. Route 66 passes through how many US states?

Answer: 8

IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CA

3. Which state does the road spend the least amount of length in?

Answer: Kansas

4. Which John Steinbeck novel details the adventures of the Joad family as they traveled the Mother Road?

Answer: The Grapes of Wrath

5. Which service station company is famous for having its roots on 66?

Answer: Phillips

The original Phillips 66 station was in McLean, TX and has been restored.

6. According to the song, Route 66 is 'more than ______ miles all the way'. How many?

Answer: 2,000

2,448 to be exact. Although there were several sections that were by passed over the years.

7. Bobby Troup wrote the song "Route 66".

Answer: True

8. What famous husband of Carole Lombard shared a honeymoon suite with her in Oatman, AZ?

Answer: Clark Gable

Oatman is an old prospecting town and was once a Hollywood hideaway, in spite of a town mandate that the local donkeys roam free.

9. This Route 66 town claims to be the hottest spot in the country.

Answer: Needles

10. Travelers must cross this California desert before they reach the end of the road. It is the _____ Desert?

Answer: Mojave

11. Who was not a lead character in the CBS TV show named "Route 66"?

Answer: Chip

The show aired on CBS in the 1960's on Thursday nights. There was also a board game that avid fans could play.

12. What now famous actress played the love interest of one of the leading men in the TV series "Route 66"?

Answer: Barbara Eden

Barbara Eden's character became engaged to Tod in the final episode, curbing his wanderlust.

13. The theme song "Route 66" is included on the soundtrack for the movie 'Earth Girls Are Easy'.

Answer: True

Oddly enough. This catchy little ditty has been recorded by many artists including both Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie.

14. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that is driest.

Answer: Painted Desert

15. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that has the most trees.

Answer: Petrified Forest

16. Comprised of a series of roads, the entire Route 66 was finally paved by what year?

Answer: 1938

17. Who was the male star of the movie version of 'The Grapes of Wrath'?

Answer: Henry Fonda

18. U-Drop-Inn is really a business in Texas.

Answer: True

It is a restaurant and service station in Shamrock.

19. A jackalope is an animal you might see hopping alongside the road during your trip.

Answer: False

It is a mythical animal, but a Route mascot none the less.

20. Cadillac Ranch is a dude ranch along the Route.

Answer: False

Cadillac Ranch is a monument to travellers. Built in 1974, it comprises of 10 Cadillac models from 1948-1964. It is located in Amarillo.

21. What motor court encouraged you to 'Do it in a teepee'?

Answer: Wigwam Motel

This was actually a small chain. You could take a 'room' in a freestanding cabin shaped like a teepee.

22. There is a step-by-step guidebook that you can follow for around 85% of the original Route.

Answer: True

The book was originally compiled by Jack Rittenhouse and shows current road markers as well as where the original route ran. Also many interesting facts and pitstops are included -- a very historic snapshot of the time.

23. The famed slogan tells you to 'Get your _____ on Route 66'. What do you get?

Answer: Kicks

24. Which movie cowboy is most often associated with Route 66?

Answer: Will Rogers

25. You should go to www.national66.com to learn more about this exciting roadtrip experience.

Answer: True

There are many books and websites available. In my opinion this is a good place to start.

Source: Author rickowp

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