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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who was elected the 55th Governor of New Jersey in 2009?

    • A.

      Robert Cleary

    • B.

      Jim Simpson

    • C.

      John Corzine

    • D.

      Chris Christie

    Correct Answer
    D. Chris Christie
  • 2. 

    What year was Drake University in Iowa established?

    • A.

      1945

    • B.

      1881

    • C.

      1802

    • D.

      1779

    Correct Answer
    B. 1881
  • 3. 

    What has happened to the population of Oregon between 2000 and 2010 according to the census?

    • A.

      Increased 12 Percent

    • B.

      Remained The Same

    • C.

      Increased 2 Percent

    • D.

      Decreased 22 Percent

    Correct Answer
    A. Increased 12 Percent
  • 4. 

    How long is the road around Crater Lake in Oregon?

    • A.

      One Hundred Miles

    • B.

      Ten Miles

    • C.

      Three Miles

    • D.

      Thirty Miles

    Correct Answer
    D. Thirty Miles
  • 5. 

    Where in North Dakota is the Geographic Center of the North American Continent marked?

    • A.

      Minot

    • B.

      Fargo

    • C.

      Bismarck

    • D.

      Rugby

    Correct Answer
    D. Rugby
  • 6. 

    Which is a lake in North Dakota?

    • A.

      Angel Lake

    • B.

      Lake Sakakawea

    • C.

      Lake Winnibigoshish

    • D.

      North Long Lake

    Correct Answer
    B. Lake Sakakawea
  • 7. 

    What is the population of North Dakota according to the 2010 census?

    • A.

      990,983

    • B.

      1,190,983

    • C.

      190,983

    • D.

      672,591

    Correct Answer
    D. 672,591
  • 8. 

    Who is the 32nd Governor of North Dakota that assumed office on December 7, 2010?

    • A.

      Jack Dalrymple

    • B.

      Rosemarie Myrdal

    • C.

      Drew Wrigley

    • D.

      John Hoeven

    Correct Answer
    A. Jack Dalrymple
  • 9. 

    Which U.S. President signed the proclamation admitting North Dakota into the union?

    • A.

      Abe Lincoln

    • B.

      Benjamin Harrison

    • C.

      Grover Cleveland

    • D.

      Ulysses Grant

    Correct Answer
    B. Benjamin Harrison
  • 10. 

    When was the first house in Devils Lake North Dakota built?

    • A.

      1665

    • B.

      1901

    • C.

      1955

    • D.

      1882

    Correct Answer
    D. 1882
  • 11. 

    How many state parks are located in North Dakota as of 2011?

    • A.

      107 State Parks

    • B.

      44 State Parks

    • C.

      7 State Parks

    • D.

      17 State Parks

    Correct Answer
    D. 17 State Parks
  • 12. 

    Which Nebraska river is mentioned in Jack Kerouac's song "Home I'll Never Be"?

    • A.

      Dismal River

    • B.

      Niobrara River

    • C.

      Snake River

    • D.

      Big Blue River

    Correct Answer
    B. Niobrara River
  • 13. 

    Which railroad is headquartered in Omaha Nebraska?

    • A.

      Amtrack

    • B.

      Elk River Railroad

    • C.

      Union Pacific Railroad

    • D.

      Long Island Railroad

    Correct Answer
    C. Union Pacific Railroad
  • 14. 

    In the state of Montana how many named ranges are there in the Rocky Mountains?

    • A.

      30

    • B.

      77

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      230

    Correct Answer
    B. 77
  • 15. 

    The forests of Montana cover approximately how much of the state?

    • A.

      10 Percent

    • B.

      75 Percent

    • C.

      50 Percent

    • D.

      25 Percent

    Correct Answer
    D. 25 Percent

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