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Beautiful Annapolis

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Maryland : Beautiful Annapolis

Introduction:
"Annapolis is the capital of Maryland and home to the United States Naval Academy. It is a beautiful city with loads of history. Let's tour it together!"


1. Which of the following bodies of water is not in Annapolis?
    The Chesapeake Bay.
    The Severn River.
    College Creek.
    The Potomac River.


2. The Chesapeake Bay contain strictly fresh water.
    True
    False


3. We will begin our tour about town at the State Capitol Building. It's white, wooden dome is visible from most of the town. Which United States general resigned his commission in this building?
    George Washington.
    General Dwight Eisenhower.
    General Pershing.
    General Ulysses S. Grant.


4. The Chesapeake Bay, dotted with small pleasure boats and larger ships, is visible from the high point where we stand. The United States Coast Guard maintains a number of lighthouses to aid sailors on the Bay. Which one of these lighthouses is closest to Annapolis?
    Fort Washington.
    Bloody Point.
    Concord Light.
    Thomas Point.


5. We leave the capital grounds and make out way down Maryland Avenue towards the United States Naval Academy. The blue-grey dome of the Chapel is a familiar sight to anyone who has sailed down the Chesapeake Bay. What famous naval hero is buried in the Chapel?
    Admiral Farragut.
    Admiral Nimitz.
    Admiral Dewey.
    John Paul Jones.


6. In which Maryland county is Annapolis located?
    Howard.
    Prince George's.
    Anne Arundel.
    Montgomery.


7. It is time to leave the Naval Academy and cross Prince George Street to a second institution of higher learning. Which institution is it?
    The University of Maryland.
    The Culinary Institute of America.
    Chesapeake Academy.
    St. John's College.


8. The Naval Academy and St. John's College are very different types of institutions, and they attract very different types of students. Nevertheless, they meet every year for a sporting event. What sport is it?
    Ping-pong.
    Softball.
    Croquet.
    Grecian wrestling.


9. After walking so much, we are ready for a cool drink, so we walk down Fleet Street to the marketplace at the City Dock. As we enjoy our drink and watch the ducks, we notice a statue in honor of a famous author with a Maryland connection. Who is the author?
    Tom Clancey.
    Alex Haley.
    Ann Tyler.
    Edgar Allen Poe.


10. It is time to end our visit to Annapolis. What is Annapolis' unofficial title?
    The pancake capital of the United States.
    The fashion capital of the United States.
    The sailing capital of the United States.
    The gospel music capital of the United States.


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