The Midwestern Accent Quiz

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Are you from or currently staying in a midwest city? Have you mastered the language staying in the city? Take this midwestern accent quiz to find how well you know about the midwestern's language and accent. You can ace the quiz if you have a good command of the language. So, answer the questions in the quiz to your best abilities and see how well you remember the terms and phrases of midwestern. Wishing you good luck! And if you find the quiz interesting, share the link to see who knows better.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the pronunciation of 'caramel'?

    • A.

      Cara-mel

    • B.

      Car-ml

    • C.

      Car-mel

    • D.

      Car-i-mel

    Correct Answer
    C. Car-mel
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Car-mel." This is the most commonly used pronunciation of the word "caramel."

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  • 2. 

    What is the word for a carbonated drink?

    • A.

      Pop

    • B.

      Soda

    • C.

      Coka

    • D.

      So-duh

    Correct Answer
    B. Soda
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Soda" because it is the commonly used term for a carbonated drink. "Pop" is another term used in some regions, but "Soda" is more widely recognized and used. "Coka" and "So-duh" are not valid terms for a carbonated drink.

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  • 3. 

    What do you call a small, flowing body of water?

    • A.

      Pond

    • B.

      Creek

    • C.

      Crick

    • D.

      Brook

    Correct Answer
    D. Brook
    Explanation
    A small, flowing body of water is commonly referred to as a brook.

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  • 4. 

    In the Midwest, a lawyer is pronounced as

    • A.

      Loy-er

    • B.

      Law-yer

    • C.

      Lay-er

    • D.

      Low-er

    Correct Answer
    A. Loy-er
    Explanation
    In the Midwest, "lawyer" is pronounced as "Loy-er." This is because the "aw" sound in "law" is pronounced as "oy" in this region. Therefore, the correct pronunciation in the Midwest is "Loy-er."

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  • 5. 

    How to say 'pecan'?

    • A.

      Pi-con

    • B.

      Pee-can

    • C.

      Pee-kahn

    • D.

      Pa-kawn

    Correct Answer
    A. Pi-con
    Explanation
    The correct pronunciation of the word "pecan" is "Pi-con".

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  • 6. 

    What is the name for a midwestern staple?

    • A.

      Puppy Chow

    • B.

      Puppy 

    • C.

      Chow

    • D.

      Monkey Munch

    Correct Answer
    A. Puppy Chow
    Explanation
    Puppy Chow is the name for a midwestern staple.

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  • 7. 

    Which phrase is used for 'Dontcha know'?

    • A.

      Don't go

    • B.

      Don't you know

    • C.

      Don't touch 

    • D.

      Do you know

    Correct Answer
    B. Don't you know
    Explanation
    The phrase "Don't you know" is used as an alternative for "Don'tcha know". It is a colloquial expression used in informal speech, particularly in certain dialects or regions. The phrase is used to seek confirmation or emphasize a point, similar to the phrase "You know?" or "Do you understand?"

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  • 8. 

    What is the word used for 'sorry'?

    • A.

      Excuse Me

    • B.

      Pardon Me

    • C.

      Sorry

    • D.

      Ope

    Correct Answer
    D. Ope
  • 9. 

    Which word is used for mid-westerns going camping?

    • A.

      Up North

    • B.

      Down South

    • C.

      Left West

    • D.

      Right East

    Correct Answer
    A. Up North
    Explanation
    The term "Up North" is commonly used to refer to the mid-western region of the United States when people go camping. This phrase is often used to describe the act of traveling northwards from the mid-western states to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking. It has become a colloquial term used by locals and tourists alike to indicate their destination for outdoor adventures in the mid-western region.

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  • 10. 

    What is the word used for 'wasted'?

    • A.

      Wasted

    • B.

      Slammed

    • C.

      Schnookered

    • D.

      Spoiled

    Correct Answer
    C. Schnookered
    Explanation
    The word "schnookered" is used as a slang term to mean "wasted" or "intoxicated." It implies a state of being heavily under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Therefore, "schnookered" is the word used for "wasted" in this context.

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