Indiana

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1. The southern bend of this river gives the city of South Bend its name. St. Joseph River The White River The Wabash River The Calumet River

2. Where is the original home of the Detroit Pistons? Ft. Wayne South Bend Indianapolis Gary

3. Although it wasn't filmed there, this Indiana town was the setting for a major part of the movie "Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind". Kokomo Muncie Anderson Evansville

4. This state hero was a leader during the American Revolution. His success in the Midwest and his defeat of Governor Harry Hamilton assured the US possession of what is now Indiana. Name him. Michael Evanston John Purdue George Rogers Clark Anthony Wayne

5. People from Indiana are called what? Indianites Indianians Hoosiers Indies

6. This famous cartoon character was "born" in Fairmont, Indiana. Name him. Garfield the Cat Blondie Popeye the sailor man Opus

7. Which symbol is at the center of the Indiana flag? A plow The outline of a map of the state A torch An ear of corn

8. The Indianapolis 500 takes place in what town/suburb of Indianapolis? Martinsville Avon Greenwood Speedway

9. What is the state song of Indiana? Back Home Again in Indiana On the Banks of the Wabash Indiana, My Indiana My Indiana Home

10. Who was the first European to establishe a trading post in the area that became Indiana? Marquette George Rodgers Clarke Daniel Boone Robert de LaSalle