How Well Do You Know Chico?

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1.

Who is this?
- A.
  
  Eddie Vela
- B.
  
  Paul Zingg
- C.
  
  Joe Biden
- D.
  
  Dave Hall
Correct Answer
B. Paul Zingg

Explanation
This is Paul Zingg, Chico State's president.

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2.

What building is the tallest in Chico?
- A.
  
  Whitney Hall
- B.
  
  Butte Hall
- C.
  
  Holiday Inn Chico
- D.
  
  Meriam Library
Correct Answer
A. Whitney Hall

Explanation
Whitney Hall is a residential hall located on Chico State's campus.

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3.

Who founded Chico?
- A.
  
  John Augustus Sutter
- B.
  
  Mark Wellbid
- C.
  
  Samuel Brannan
- D.
  
  John Bidwell
Correct Answer
D. John Bidwell

Explanation
John Bidwell founded the city of Chico in 1860.

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4.

What is the name of the creek flowing through Chico State's campus?
- A.
  
  Big Chico Creek
- B.
  
  Sutter Creek
- C.
  
  Little Chico Creek
- D.
  
  American River
Correct Answer
A. Big Chico Creek

Explanation
The creek flows 46 miles to its confluence with the Sacramento River.

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5.

What is the name of the historic house located next to Chico State's campus?
- A.
  
  Shasta Hall
- B.
  
  Bidwell Mansion
- C.
  
  The Butte County Crib
- D.
  
  Lassen Mansion
Correct Answer
B. Bidwell Mansion

Explanation
John and Annie Bidwell lived in the mansion.

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6.

There are 9 bridges on Chico State's campus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
There are now 8. One recently fell during a storm.

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7.

Five streets downtown spell out "Chico".
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Chestnut Hazel Ivy Cherry Orange

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How Well Do You Know Chico?

Who is this?

What building is the tallest in Chico?

Who founded Chico?

What is the name of the creek flowing through Chico State's campus?

What is the name of the historic house located next to Chico State's campus?

There are 9 bridges on Chico State's campus.

Five streets downtown spell out "Chico".