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1.

What hotel, built in 1886, is Austin's oldest?
- A.
  
  Driskill Hotel
- B.
  
  Goodall Wooten House
- C.
  
  Neill-Cochran House
- D.
  
  The Mansion at Judges Hill
Correct Answer
A. Driskill Hotel
2.

What structure, located at 401 Congress Ave., at 515 ft. and 9 inches, is the tallest in Austin?
- A.
  
  University of Texas Tower
- B.
  
  Texas State Capitol
- C.
  
  Frost Bank Tower
- D.
  
  KVUE's broadcast tower
Correct Answer
C. Frost Bank Tower
3.

What famous structure designed by architect Abner Cook is located at 1010 Colorado St?
- A.
  
  Texas State Capitol
- B.
  
  Driskell Hotel
- C.
  
  Governor's Mansion
- D.
  
  Frost Bank Tower
Correct Answer
C. Governor's Mansion
4.

What famous, historical Austin structure once served as home to the first school for the blind in Texas?
- A.
  
  Elisabet Ney Museum
- B.
  
  Blanton Museum of Art
- C.
  
  Neill-Cochran House Museum
- D.
  
  Bullock State History Museum
Correct Answer
C. Neill-Cochran House Museum
5.

In 2010 dollars, how much was spent in 1929 to redecorate the Goodall Wooten mansion?
- A.
  
  118000
- B.
  
  1000000
- C.
  
  78000
- D.
  
  50000
Correct Answer
B. 1000000
6.

What Austin museum would you go to see a show in IMAX?
- A.
  
  Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- B.
  
  Neill-Cochran House
- C.
  
  George Washington Carver Museum Center
- D.
  
  Goodall Wooten House
Correct Answer
A. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
7.

What Austin landmark was renovated, restored and transformed into the Mansion at Judges' Hill?
- A.
  
  Neill-Cochran House
- B.
  
  Angelina Street Library
- C.
  
  Goodall Wooten House
- D.
  
  Elisabet Ney Museum
Correct Answer
C. Goodall Wooten House
8.

How many attractions are included in the Houston Museum District?
- A.
  
  18
- B.
  
  27
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  9
Correct Answer
A. 18
9.

What was Donald Treste wearing when he was arrested in 1985 climbing the outside of the Transco (Williams) Tower?
- A.
  
  A gorilla suit
- B.
  
  His underwear
- C.
  
  A Brooks Brothers suit
- D.
  
  A Spiderman suit
Correct Answer
A. A gorilla suit
10.

As of 2010, when was the last time the white neon "eagle" was fully lit atop the Heritage Plaza?
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  1995
Correct Answer
A. 1998
11.

What is the name of the popular gift shop at the Houston Children's Museum?
- A.
  
  Whiz Kids
- B.
  
  Skiddoo's
- C.
  
  Fiddle Sticks
- D.
  
  Mud Puppies
Correct Answer
C. Fiddle Sticks
12.

What internationally acclaimed architect designed the whimsical Children's Museum building?
- A.
  
  Santiago Calatrava
- B.
  
  Kevin Roche
- C.
  
  I. M. Pei
- D.
  
  Robert Venturi
Correct Answer
D. Robert Venturi
13.

While Houston is popularly known as the "Bayou City," what is its official nickname?
- A.
  
  Clutch City
- B.
  
  H-Town
- C.
  
  Magnolia City
- D.
  
  Space City
Correct Answer
D. Space City
14.

Of the ten waterways that flow through Houston, what is the main one?
- A.
  
  Buffalo Bayou
- B.
  
  San Jacinto River
- C.
  
  St. Mary's
- D.
  
  Houston Ship Channel
Correct Answer
A. Buffalo Bayou
15.

Who formulated the plan to establish the Houston Grand Opera in 1954?
- A.
  
  Dan Duncan
- B.
  
  John O'Quinn
- C.
  
  Richard Dini
- D.
  
  Walter Herbert
Correct Answer
D. Walter Herbert

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The Big Quiz On Texas - 2

What hotel, built in 1886, is Austin's oldest?

What structure, located at 401 Congress Ave., at 515 ft. and 9 inches, is the tallest in Austin?

What famous structure designed by architect Abner Cook is located at 1010 Colorado St?

What famous, historical Austin structure once served as home to the first school for the blind in Texas?

In 2010 dollars, how much was spent in 1929 to redecorate the Goodall Wooten mansion?

What Austin museum would you go to see a show in IMAX?

What Austin landmark was renovated, restored and transformed into the Mansion at Judges' Hill?

How many attractions are included in the Houston Museum District?

What was Donald Treste wearing when he was arrested in 1985 climbing the outside of the Transco (Williams) Tower?

As of 2010, when was the last time the white neon "eagle" was fully lit atop the Heritage Plaza?

What is the name of the popular gift shop at the Houston Children's Museum?

What internationally acclaimed architect designed the whimsical Children's Museum building?

While Houston is popularly known as the "Bayou City," what is its official nickname?

Of the ten waterways that flow through Houston, what is the main one?

Who formulated the plan to establish the Houston Grand Opera in 1954?