Wyoming Trivia Quiz

Answer: Indian Paintbrush

Indian paintbrush, a lovely red colored flower, can be seen all along the roadside. Make sure not to pick them or try to take the seeds as it is illegal.

Answer: Jackelope

A Jackelope is a fictitious animal that is supposed to be a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope. It looks like a large rabbit with antelope antlers. There is a large Jackelope statue in Douglas Wyoming, which is where the state fair is held each year.

Answer: True

Wyoming was the first state to allow women the right to vote. Because of this progressive step, Wyoming is now known as the Equality State.

Answer: Laramie

Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student, was killed in October of 1998 on the outskirts of Laramie Wyoming. This case was an international media frenzy. The movies "Anatomy of a Hate Crime", "The Matthew Shepard Story", and "The Laramie Project" all give accounts of the story from differing perspectives.

Answer: Cheyenne

Attendees will enjoy the 9 days of rodeo action from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Other highlights include four parades, three pancake breakfasts, nightly country western music concerts, a carnival midway, a USAF air show, twice daily gunfighter demos, and much more!

Answer: The Daddy of Them All

Cheyenne Frontier Days, the "Daddy of Them All", is a rodeo and western stock show that takes place every July. Lane Frost, a bull rider, was killed during the rodeo. The movie "8 Seconds" tells his story.

Answer: Cowboys

The team is also called the Pokes. The team mascots are Pistol Pete, a large cowboy, and Cowboy Joe, a horse who trots around the stadium after each touchdown the Cowboys score.

Answer: False

Wyoming boasts a number of firsts, including America's first national monument, Devils Tower, a place that's popular with hikers and climbers.

Wyoming is also home to the nation's first national forest, Shoshone National Forest, which remains one of the largest national forests in the country.

In addition, Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park, and it's America's second largest.

Answer: Chris Ledoux

Chris LeDoux, a world champion bareback rider and country music star, died on March 9, 2005 from complications of liver cancer. He was 56. Songs to his credit were "Western Skies", "County Fair", "Whatcha Gonna do with a Cowboy (Duet with Garth Brooks)", and "Copenhagen", just to list a few.

Answer: False

The University of Wyoming is the only four-year institution in the state. There are several community colleges.