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Quiz about Delaware Quiz

Delaware Quiz


This is a quiz about the oft-forgotten state in which I grew up in, Delaware.

A multiple-choice quiz by SullenGirl20. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
SullenGirl20
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
45,277
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1375
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Question 1 of 10
1. Whom was Delaware named after? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who first colonized Delaware? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. True or False: Delaware was the second state to ratify the constitution.


Question 4 of 10
4. True or false: Delaware was actually part of Pennsylvania at one time.


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the capital of Delaware? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many counties does Delaware have? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which is a major military base in Delaware? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Delaware is the smallest state.


Question 9 of 10
9. What is Delaware's minor-league baseball team called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what city is the University of Delaware's main campus located? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Whom was Delaware named after?

Answer: Lord de la Warr

Actually it was named after the Delaware River, which was named after Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr), who was the Virginia Company's first governor.
2. Who first colonized Delaware?

Answer: The Dutch

Many Germans were in the area as well.
3. True or False: Delaware was the second state to ratify the constitution.

Answer: False

Delaware was the FIRST STATE. I believe Pennsylvania was second.
4. True or false: Delaware was actually part of Pennsylvania at one time.

Answer: True

5. What is the capital of Delaware?

Answer: Dover

Wilmington is the largest city.
6. How many counties does Delaware have?

Answer: 3

We have fewer counties than any other state. The three are: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.
7. Which is a major military base in Delaware?

Answer: Dover Air Force Base

All military casualties are directed through Dover AFB.
8. Delaware is the smallest state.

Answer: False

Rhode Island is the smallest.
9. What is Delaware's minor-league baseball team called?

Answer: The Blue Rocks

The Blue Rocks play at the Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington. The Blue Hens are the University of Delaware's football team.
10. In what city is the University of Delaware's main campus located?

Answer: Newark

That's pronounced New-ARK. New-ERK is in New Jersey. They are spelled the same, but said differently.
Source: Author SullenGirl20

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