US Cities In Disguise Trivia Quiz

Answer: Phoenix, AZ

The phoenix is a legendary bird from Greek mythology. The bird has the ability to be born again and rise from the ashes and start anew. The name is shared by the most populated city in the state of Arizona.

Answer: Largo, FL

Largo is a musical term that comes from Italian and means "broad" and is used to describe a change in musical tempo. The word is shared by a city on the Gulf Coast of Florida near Clearwater Beach.

Answer: Buffalo, NY

To buffalo someone means to outwit or deceive. Most think of buffalo as the bison-like animal but it can also be used as a verb. The name is shared by a city in northern New York and home to the Buffalo Bills football team.

Answer: Madison, WI

Madison Keys is a tennis player from Rock Island, New York. She has been a consistent top ranked women's tennis player since 2017 and won her first grand slam in 2025 with the Australian Open. Madison is the state capital of Wisconsin.

Answer: Modesto, CA

Modesto is the Spanish word for modesty and demureness. The name is shared by the city in California which was the birth town of movie director George Lucas. Modesto was also the filming location for the 70s classic "American Graffiti".

Answer: Dallas, TX

George M. Dallas was the Vice President serving with President James Polk from 1845 to 1849. His last name is the same as one of the major cities in the Lone Star State. The city is home to the Cowboys (NFL), Stars (NHL), and Mavericks (NBA).

Answer: Savannah, GA

A savanna is typically found in a tropical or subtropical area and known for its flat land and lack of trees. The Serengeti Plains, located in Tanzania, Africa is the most famous savanna. The name, Savannah, is shared by one of the most popular tourist cities in the southeastern United States.

Answer: New Hope, PA

"A New Hope" became the official title for the first "Star Wars" film released in 1977 and starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. The movie was released as "Star Wars" but in 1981, the movie was re-released as "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope". New Hope, Pennsylvania is a quaint town in the eastern part of the state on the Delaware River.

Answer: Denver, CO

Bob Denver was best known for playing the lead role on "Gilligan's Island", a comedy television series that ran from 1964 to 1967. Bob Denver passed away in 2005. His last name is shared by the state capital of Colorado and a city known as the "Mile High City" for its high altitude.

Answer: Toledo, OH

Holy Toledo! The expression was derived from Toledo, Spain and comes from the city's rich history of being the "Holy City". The slang saying has come to mean you're super surprised, in English. Toledo, Ohio borders Lake Erie and is known for their Art Museum and the famous Toledo Mud Hens minor league baseball team.