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    What is the name of the passenger train that provides service between Portland, Maine and Boston?

    • The Smartline
    • The Campbell
    • The Westsider
    • The Downeaster
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Explore key aspects of U. S. Geography through this trivia quiz. Questions cover historical sites, interstate highways, state parks, and notable figures, enhancing knowledge of U. S. Geographical and historical landmarks.

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  • 2. 

    Which member of the cast of "Saturday Night Live" is from New Hampshire?

    • Seth Meyers

    • Darrell Hammond

    • Will Forte

    • Horatio Sanz

    Correct Answer
    A. Seth Meyers
    Explanation
    Seth Meyers is from New Hampshire.

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  • 3. 

    How many counties make up the state of New Hampshire?

    • One

    • Thirty-Nine

    • Ten

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten
    Explanation
    New Hampshire is divided into ten counties. Each county serves as a local administrative division within the state.

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  • 4. 

    In what month is the Lexington Barbecue Festival held in North Carolina?

    • May

    • October

    • January

    • July

    Correct Answer
    A. October
    Explanation
    The Lexington Barbecue Festival is held in October in North Carolina.

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  • 5. 

    What is the name of the reproduction of the 1890's mining town in Butte, Montana?

    • Yellow Jacket

    • Hell Roarin' Gulch

    • Shady Grove

    • Cripple Creek

    Correct Answer
    A. Hell Roarin' Gulch
    Explanation
    Hell Roarin' Gulch is the correct answer because it is the name of the reproduction of the 1890's mining town in Butte, Montana. The other options, Yellow Jacket, Shady Grove, and Cripple Creek, are not the correct names for this reproduction.

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  • 6. 

    How many interstate highways serve the state of Mississippi?

    • One Highways

    • Two Highways

    • Nine Highways

    • Fifteen Highways

    Correct Answer
    A. Nine Highways
    Explanation
    Mississippi is served by nine interstate highways. This means that there are nine major highways that cross the state and connect it to other states in the US. These highways provide important transportation routes for both commercial and personal vehicles, facilitating trade, travel, and commuting within and beyond the state.

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    Where in New Mexico will you find the remains of the first "Lost Church"?

    • Aztec Ruins National Monument

    • Pecos National Historical Park

    • Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    • Bandelier National Monument

    Correct Answer
    A. Pecos National Historical Park
    Explanation
    Pecos National Historical Park is the correct answer because it is located in New Mexico and is known for its archaeological site that includes the remains of the first "Lost Church." The park preserves the ruins of Pecos Pueblo, which was a thriving Native American community and later became a Spanish mission. The "Lost Church" refers to the ruins of the San José de los Jemez church, which was destroyed during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

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  • 8. 

    Who founded the Bath Iron Works in 1884 in Bath, Maine?

    • Jonathan Philbrook

    • Robert Bathton

    • Cole Haan

    • Thomas W. Hyde

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas W. Hyde
    Explanation
    Thomas W. Hyde founded the Bath Iron Works in 1884 in Bath, Maine.

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  • 9. 

    Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in what Maine city?

    • Brunswick

    • Fort Kent

    • Augusta

    • Portland

    Correct Answer
    A. Brunswick
    Explanation
    Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in Brunswick, Maine. This city is significant because it is where Stowe lived and worked during the time she wrote the novel. Brunswick is also home to Bowdoin College, where Stowe's husband was a professor, and it is believed that the local environment and community influenced her writing.

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  • 10. 

    Wheeler Peak is located in which New Mexico National Forest?

    • Lincoln National Forest

    • Gila National Forest

    • Carson National Forest

    • Cibola National Forest

    Correct Answer
    A. Carson National Forest
    Explanation
    Wheeler Peak is located in Carson National Forest.

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  • 11. 

    What is the name of the casino located in San Felipe, New Mexico?

    • Camel Rock Casino

    • Route 66 Casino

    • Casino Hollywood

    • Dancing Eagle Casino

    Correct Answer
    A. Casino Hollywood
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Casino Hollywood. This is the name of the casino located in San Felipe, New Mexico.

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  • 12. 

    What year was the Santa Fe Concert Association established?

    • 2001

    • 1950

    • 1937

    • 1901

    Correct Answer
    A. 1937
    Explanation
    The Santa Fe Concert Association was established in 1937.

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  • 13. 

    How many state parks are located in Oklahoma?

    • 12 State Parks

    • 50 State Parks

    • 5 State Parks

    • 508 State Parks

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 State Parks
    Explanation
    Oklahoma has 50 state parks.

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  • 14. 

    In what Oklahoma park is the Oxley Nature Center wildlife preserve located?

    • Mohawk Park

    • Yellowstone Park

    • Robbers Cave State Park

    • Natural Falls State Park

    Correct Answer
    A. Mohawk Park
    Explanation
    The Oxley Nature Center wildlife preserve is located in Mohawk Park in Oklahoma.

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  • 15. 

    Who owns most of Appledore Island in Maine?

    • University Of New Hampshire

    • Cornell University

    • Star Island Corporation.

    • Stephen King

    Correct Answer
    A. Star Island Corporation.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Star Island Corporation. Star Island Corporation is the organization that owns most of Appledore Island in Maine. This implies that the majority of the island's ownership belongs to this corporation.

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