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Wisconsin Cities Trivia Quiz

From the brief description, name the Wisconsin city. These are among the largest or most populous cities in Wisconsin.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rehaberpro. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Rehaberpro

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,769

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1616

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 97 (6/10), Guest 97 (5/10), Guest 72 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which southern Wisconsin city is the home of the Wisconsin School for the Blind? Formerly, it was the home of the Parker Pen Company and a General Motors Assembly Plant. Hint

Beloit

Monroe

Sheboygan

Janesville

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Question 2 of 10

2. This city's name in French means clear water. Formerly the home of Goodyear Tire, it now has several technology firms. Name it. Hint

Eau Claire

Racine

LaCrosse

Fond du Lac

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Question 3 of 10

3. Located on Fox River and Lake Winnebago, this city hosts a 'fly in' air show each year. Its name is on a well known clothing line. What city is it? Hint

Sheboygan

Fond du Lac

Oshkosh

Appleton

4. This city is often considered a western suburb of Wisconsin's largest city. It is the home of Carroll College, where the first football forward pass was completed by a visiting Saint Louis University player. It is the hometown of famed guitarist Les Paul. Which city? Hint

Brookfield

Kenosha

West Allis

Waukesha

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Question 5 of 10

5. Located on the north end of Lake Winnebago, this city is known for being the center of the paper making industry. Which city can claim Harry Houdini and Wilhelm Defoe as former residents? Hint

Green Bay

Fond du Lac

Oshkosh

Appleton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Home of S.C. Johnson Wax, which city is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and claims to have the largest group of Danish immigrants in the United States? Hint

Kenosha

Racine

Green Bay

Sheboygan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Until 1988, millions of cars were manufactured by American Motors in this city. Also, Snap-On Tools and Jockey International have been a part of this industrial community. What is its name? Hint

Racine

Kenosha

Superior

Beloit

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although only the third largest city in Wisconsin, it is one that is nationally known. What is the home of one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League? Hint

Milwaukee

Madison

Green Bay

Lacrosse

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Question 9 of 10

9. What city was described by a former governor as 77 square miles surrounded by reality? The city is nestled among four lakes and is the seat of government for Wisconsin and the home of the largest campus of the University of Wisconsin. Hint

Milwaukee

Madison

Green Bay

Racine

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Question 10 of 10

10. The largest city by population rests on the shore of Lake Michigan. The city grew as a result of immigration, particularly people of German and Polish extraction. It has a solid manufacturing and commercial base. Where do Miller Brewing and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles call home? Hint

Madison

Kenosha

Green Bay

Milwaukee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which southern Wisconsin city is the home of the Wisconsin School for the Blind? Formerly, it was the home of the Parker Pen Company and a General Motors Assembly Plant.

Answer: Janesville

In spite of losing some large employers, Janesville has a diversified economy. It is noted for its parks system and for the historical Lincoln-Tallman House.

2. This city's name in French means clear water. Formerly the home of Goodyear Tire, it now has several technology firms. Name it.

Answer: Eau Claire

Lumber was the industry that started Eau Claire, which at one time had 23 saw mills. It abuts the neighboring city of Chippewa Falls.

3. Located on Fox River and Lake Winnebago, this city hosts a 'fly in' air show each year. Its name is on a well known clothing line. What city is it?

Answer: Oshkosh

OshKosh B'Gosh has its headquarters in Oshkosh, although the clothing is manufactured elsewhere. The EEA Air show each summer attracts approximately 800,000 visitors and has at least 12,000 air crafts on display.

Answer: Waukesha

Lying just west of Milwaukee, Waukesha is often considered a 'bedroom community' in that people live there but work elsewhere. Waukesha contains many office buildings for a variety of purposes.

5. Located on the north end of Lake Winnebago, this city is known for being the center of the paper making industry. Which city can claim Harry Houdini and Wilhelm Defoe as former residents?

Answer: Appleton

Appleton is located in what is called 'The Paper Valley', with Kimberly-Clark being one of the larger companies. The John Birch Society maintains its headquarters there.

6. Home of S.C. Johnson Wax, which city is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and claims to have the largest group of Danish immigrants in the United States?

Answer: Racine

The city was not named for the French poet Jean Racine, but for the French word that means 'root'. The Root River begins in Racine. Malted milk (Horlick) and the garbage disposal (Hammes) were invented by Racine residents. J.I. Case, a heavy equipment manufacturer, is based in Racine.

7. Until 1988, millions of cars were manufactured by American Motors in this city. Also, Snap-On Tools and Jockey International have been a part of this industrial community. What is its name?

Answer: Kenosha

Kenosha has become somewhat of a bedroom community, with many residents working in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Racine. It is sometimes considered a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Many of the old factories are gone, replaced by parks and housing developments.

8. Although only the third largest city in Wisconsin, it is one that is nationally known. What is the home of one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League?

Answer: Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers have rooters not just in Wisconsin, but across the United States and around the world. The Packers are owned by the community and are the only National Football team not privately owned. Tickets are passed down through families, generation to generation. Green Bay is an inlet of Lake Michigan.

Answer: Madison

People outside Madison sometimes refer to the city as the "Republic of Madison", because of its liberal political system. When US surveys are done, Madison generally ranks high as a desirable place to live due to cultural opportunities and an historically low unemployment rate. Madison has been one of the fastest growing cities for years.

Answer: Milwaukee

Milwaukee's reputation was based on beer production with several breweries in the area, although only Miller Brewing remained. The Milwaukee Brewers are a National League baseball team and the Milwaukee Bucks are members of the National Basketball Association. Sometimes referred to as the Festival City, Milwaukee hosts various celebrations for many ethnic groups.

Source: Author Rehaberpro

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