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Indiana Tidbits Trivia Quiz

I hope you enjoy this quiz about bits and pieces of Indiana. I had fun preparing it.

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

Author
thequeen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,980

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1984

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The amusement park "Holiday World" is located near what Indiana town? Hint

Cupid City

Independence

Cloverland

Santa Claus

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these items was manufactured in Batesville, Indiana in 2006? Hint

Football Helmets

Skateboards

Caskets

Pianos

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is not a real town name in Indiana? Hint

Gnaw Bone

Turkey Paw

French Lick

Gas City

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who called Terre Haute, Indiana "the most nowhere place in America"? Hint

Steve Martin

O 'Donnell

David Letterman

Jessica Simpson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Speaking of Terre Haute, what was created there? Hint

Pringles Potato Chips

The Coca Cola Bottle

Childproof Pill Bottles

Tony the Tiger

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not a county in Indiana? Hint

Orange

White

Blue

Brown

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Question 7 of 10

7. What doll was created in Indiana? Hint

Cabbage Patch

Polly Pocket

Raggedy Ann

Baby Alive

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Question 8 of 10

8. I've got to have an Indy 500 question in my Indiana tidbits! The first race was held on May 30. What year was it held? Hint

1911

1945

1920

1899

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the small town of Milan, Indiana well known for in 1954. Hint

Many women having multiple births

Its high school basketball team won the state championship

It was the home of an 86 pound turkey

Absolutely nothing

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Question 10 of 10

10. Famous Hoosier Question: Which of the following celebrities was not born in Indiana? Hint

David Lee Roth

Shelley Long

John Mellencamp

Oprah Winfrey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The amusement park "Holiday World" is located near what Indiana town?

Answer: Santa Claus

Santa Claus is located in Southern Indiana. Holiday World started out as "Santa Claus Land" back in 1946. It has now included several other holidays into the amusement and waterpark.

2. Which of these items was manufactured in Batesville, Indiana in 2006?

Answer: Caskets

The factory is located in southeastern Indiana. In 2006 approximately 1000 caskets were made daily.

3. Which of the following is not a real town name in Indiana?

Answer: Turkey Paw

Yes, I know they are real towns, because I've been to all of them.

4. Who called Terre Haute, Indiana "the most nowhere place in America"?

Answer: Steve Martin

I remember this happening. It was all over the news. After Steve Martin made the comment about Terre Haute, he visited the town and was escorted to some of the local establishments. Apparantely, in the film "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid", Steve Martin had the town destroyed by Nazi's using cheese mold.

5. Speaking of Terre Haute, what was created there?

Answer: The Coca Cola Bottle

The Coca Cola bottle celebrated its 100th birthday in 2004.

6. Which of the following is not a county in Indiana?

Answer: Blue

Other Indiana counties involving colors are "Greene" and "Blackford".

7. What doll was created in Indiana?

Answer: Raggedy Ann

The doll was created by Marcella Gruelle of Indianapolis in 1914.

8. I've got to have an Indy 500 question in my Indiana tidbits! The first race was held on May 30. What year was it held?

Answer: 1911

Back in 1911, the cars went at the average speed of 75 MPH. I bet that race seemed LONG!

9. What was the small town of Milan, Indiana well known for in 1954.

Answer: Its high school basketball team won the state championship

The movie "Hoosiers" was based on this story about the underdog small town basketball team of Milan winning the state basketball championship.

10. Famous Hoosier Question: Which of the following celebrities was not born in Indiana?

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

David Lee Roth was born in Bloomington, John Mellencamp was born in Seymour, and Shelley Long was born in Fort Wayne. Oprah was born in Mississippi, although she has made her home in Indiana for several years.

Source: Author thequeen

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