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Delaware Fun Facts Trivia Quiz

This is the latest in my series of quizzes on the states. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bullymom

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,849

Updated
Jan 22 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2021

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (4/10), Guest 98 (5/10), Guest 71 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of which of the following is Delaware the nation's leading producer? Hint

Iron ore

Blueberries

Wheat

Chemicals

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many counties are in Delaware? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which Delaware city did William Penn make his first landing in North America? Hint

Wilmington

Milford

Dover

New Castle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who were the first Europeans to reach Delaware? Hint

Swedish

Dutch

English

Spanish

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Delaware resort town bills itself as 'the Nation's Summer Capital'? Hint

Bethany Beach

Dewey Beach

Rehoboth Beach

Lewes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Kalmar Nyckel? Hint

A racehorse

A ship

A mansion

A painting

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Question 7 of 10

7. In South Dover, you can visit the home of the man known as the 'Penman of the Revolution'. Who was he? Hint

Alexander Hamilton

John Dickinson

Benjamin Franklin

Paul Revere

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Question 8 of 10

8. What branch of Protestantism was started in Delaware in 1784? Hint

Lutheranist

Episcopalian

Baptist

Methodist

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Delaware city has a Little Italy? Hint

Dover

Milford

Newark

Wilmington

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Question 10 of 10

10. What sport do the Wilmington Blue Rocks play? Hint

Hockey

Baseball

Soccer

Football

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of which of the following is Delaware the nation's leading producer?

Answer: Chemicals

The chemical giant DuPont is located in Delaware.

2. How many counties are in Delaware?

Answer: 3

New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.

3. In which Delaware city did William Penn make his first landing in North America?

Answer: New Castle

4. Who were the first Europeans to reach Delaware?

Answer: Dutch

Henry Hudson, an Englishman employed by the Dutch East India Company, is believed to have landed in Delaware Bay in 1609.

5. Which Delaware resort town bills itself as 'the Nation's Summer Capital'?

Answer: Rehoboth Beach

This is because of the large number of diplomats and officials from Washington, DC who vacation here. It's also one of the largest gay resorts in the US.

6. What is the Kalmar Nyckel?

Answer: A ship

This tall ship sailed from Goteborg, Sweden, and landed in what is now Delaware on March 29, 1638, bringing Europe's first permanent settlers to the Delaware Valley. Today its replica is docked at 7th Street in Wilmington.

7. In South Dover, you can visit the home of the man known as the 'Penman of the Revolution'. Who was he?

Answer: John Dickinson

John Dickinson (1732-1808) was a patriot and statesman who signed the Constitution and helped to draft the Articles of Confederation. Interestingly, he voted against the Declaration of Independence, hoping for a reconciliation with Britain.

8. What branch of Protestantism was started in Delaware in 1784?

Answer: Methodist

Barratt's Chapel in Frederica calls itself the 'Cradle of Methodism in America'.

9. Which Delaware city has a Little Italy?

Answer: Wilmington

It's between Pennsylvania Ave. and 4th Street, and even had its own website at one time.

10. What sport do the Wilmington Blue Rocks play?

Answer: Baseball

They're a class A minor league team affiliated with the Kansas City Royals.

Source: Author bullymom

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