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Questions and Answers

1.

Who wrote "Adventures with a Texas Naturalist"?
- A.
  
  W. J. Hughes
- B.
  
  Roy Bedichek
- C.
  
  Elmer Kelton
- D.
  
  Larry McMurtry
Correct Answer
B. Roy Bedichek
2.

"Lonesome Dove" was written by which author?
- A.
  
  Bryan Woolley
- B.
  
  Robert Flynn
- C.
  
  Larry McMurtry
- D.
  
  Peter Golenbock
Correct Answer
C. Larry McMurtry
3.

Who designed the Palmer Course at La Cantera?
- A.
  
  Ben Crane
- B.
  
  Tiger Woods
- C.
  
  Arnold Palmer
- D.
  
  Jack Nicklaus
Correct Answer
C. Arnold Palmer
4.

How many miles is the Gulf of Mexico from Dallas?
- A.
  
  189 Miles
- B.
  
  700 Miles
- C.
  
  300 Miles
- D.
  
  40 Miles
Correct Answer
C. 300 Miles
5.

How many miles away from Dalls is San Antonio?
- A.
  
  283 Miles
- B.
  
  430 Miles
- C.
  
  1020 Miles
- D.
  
  32 Miles
Correct Answer
A. 283 Miles
6.

Where in Texas is one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
  
  Dallas Public Library
- B.
  
  State Fair Of Texas
- C.
  
  Austin City Hall
- D.
  
  University Of Texas
Correct Answer
A. Dallas Public Library
7.

What new food was first sold at the Texas State Fair in 2008?
- A.
  
  Fried Cotton Candy
- B.
  
  Chicken Fried Bacon
- C.
  
  Corny Dogs
- D.
  
  Chili Flavored Loilipops
Correct Answer
B. Chicken Fried Bacon
8.

Where in Texas was actress Joan Crawford born?
- A.
  
  San Antonio
- B.
  
  Dallas
- C.
  
  El Paso
- D.
  
  Houston
Correct Answer
A. San Antonio
9.

Who song is "Texas Fiddle Song"?
- A.
  
  Alabama
- B.
  
  Johnny Cash
- C.
  
  Merle Haggard
- D.
  
  Charlie Daniels
Correct Answer
C. Merle Haggard
10.

What interstate highway goes to Galveston?
- A.
  
  75
- B.
  
  345
- C.
  
  310
- D.
  
  45
Correct Answer
D. 45
11.

What agency in Texas regulates the state's oil and gas industry?
- A.
  
  Texas Rangers
- B.
  
  Railroad Commission Of Texas
- C.
  
  Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries
- D.
  
  State Preservation Board Of Texas
Correct Answer
B. Railroad Commission Of Texas
12.

Which is a historic bridge on US 59 in Lufkin,Texas?
- A.
  
  Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
- B.
  
  Fred Hartman Bridge
- C.
  
  Angelina River Bridge
- D.
  
  Sidney Sherman Bridge
Correct Answer
C. Angelina River Bridge
13.

Which city is located on the Trinity River?
- A.
  
  New Orleans
- B.
  
  Dallas
- C.
  
  Seattle
- D.
  
  Hollywood
Correct Answer
B. Dallas
14.

The name Texas is from an Indian word meaning what?
- A.
  
  Friends
- B.
  
  Dry Hot Lands
- C.
  
  Great Land
- D.
  
  Close To Water
Correct Answer
A. Friends
15.

Which of the following is not a city in Texas?
- A.
  
  Tow
- B.
  
  Tool
- C.
  
  Target
- D.
  
  Telephone
Correct Answer
C. Target

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Interesting Quiz On Texas - 3

Who wrote "Adventures with a Texas Naturalist"?

"Lonesome Dove" was written by which author?

Who designed the Palmer Course at La Cantera?

How many miles is the Gulf of Mexico from Dallas?

How many miles away from Dalls is San Antonio?

Where in Texas is one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence?

What new food was first sold at the Texas State Fair in 2008?

Where in Texas was actress Joan Crawford born?

Who song is "Texas Fiddle Song"?

What interstate highway goes to Galveston?

What agency in Texas regulates the state's oil and gas industry?

Which is a historic bridge on US 59 in Lufkin,Texas?

Which city is located on the Trinity River?

The name Texas is from an Indian word meaning what?

Which of the following is not a city in Texas?