How Well Do You Know About North Reading Town?

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    The original Alice M. Barrows School opened in 1964. Who was Alice M. Barrows?

    • A long-serving superintendent
    • A long-serving principal
    • A long-serving parks director
    • A long-serving police officer
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Reading town in California is a very eco-friendly town where people love to visit so as to get a feel of the outdoors due to the forests and mountain areas. Have you ever gone to this town? Just how much do you know about north Redding town? Well, do take up the quiz below and get to see if there are a few things you may have missed.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these is NOT the name of a North Reading elementary school?

    • Hood

    • Batchelder

    • Flint

    • Little

    Correct Answer
    A. Flint
    Explanation
    The given question asks for the name that is NOT a North Reading elementary school. The names "Hood," "Batchelder," and "Little" are all potential names for North Reading elementary schools. However, "Flint" is not a name of a North Reading elementary school. Therefore, "Flint" is the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    Which one of these is NOT a Reading business?

    • Olde Redding Barber Shop

    • The Hitching Post

    • Everything But the Dog

    • The Chocolate Truffle

    Correct Answer
    A. Olde Redding Barber Shop
    Explanation
    The Olde Redding Barber Shop is not a Reading business because it is a barber shop, which is a service-based business, rather than a business focused on selling or providing reading materials. The other options, The Hitching Post, Everything But the Dog, and The Chocolate Truffle, do not provide enough information to determine if they are Reading businesses or not.

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  • 4. 

    Which one of these is NOT a North Reading business?

    • Carr’s Hallmark

    • Dairy Queen

    • Tony’s Barber Shop

    • Hornets Hive

    Correct Answer
    A. Hornets Hive
    Explanation
    Hornets Hive is not a North Reading business.

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  • 5. 

    Route 62 winds along a number of streets in North Reading. Which of the following streets is Route 62 NOT on in North Reading?

    • Park Street

    • Lowell Road

    • Elm Street

    • Haverhill Street

    Correct Answer
    A. Haverhill Street
    Explanation
    Route 62 is not on Haverhill Street in North Reading. This is because the question asks for the street that Route 62 is NOT on, and the other three options (Park Street, Lowell Road, and Elm Street) are not excluded. Therefore, the only correct answer is Haverhill Street.

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    What is the name of the Reading Memorial High School yearbook?

    • The Pioneer

    • The Rocket

    • Wood End

    • Readingonia

    Correct Answer
    A. The Pioneer
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Pioneer. This is the name of the Reading Memorial High School yearbook.

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  • 7. 

    What is on Reading’s town seal?

    • A church

    • A mill

    • A pasture

    • Town Hall

    Correct Answer
    A. A mill
    Explanation
    The town seal of Reading features a mill. This symbolizes the historical significance of mills in the town, possibly indicating that Reading was once known for its milling industry. The mill may also represent the town's connection to agriculture and its rural heritage. Overall, the presence of a mill on the town seal suggests the importance of this industry and its impact on the development of Reading.

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  • 8. 

    When did North Parish break away from Reading and become North Reading?

    • 1853

    • 1651

    • 1813

    • 1883

    Correct Answer
    A. 1853
    Explanation
    In 1853, North Parish broke away from Reading and became North Reading.

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  • 9. 

    The Reading Public Library is in the former Highland School. When did that school open?

    • 1897

    • 1907

    • 1887

    • 1937

    Correct Answer
    A. 1897
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1897. This is the year when the Highland School, which is now the Reading Public Library, opened.

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  • 10. 

    North Reading once thought of changing its name to McLane in honor of Jared B. McLane. What was his accomplishment?

    • He fought in the Civil War.

    • He was a businessman and elected official.

    • He was the town’s first principal.

    • He was the town’s first minister.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was a businessman and elected official.
    Explanation
    Jared B. McLane's accomplishment was being a businessman and elected official. This can be inferred from the fact that the town of North Reading considered changing its name to McLane in his honor, which suggests that he had a significant impact on the town's development and governance.

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