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146 Mixed USA quizzes and 2,044 Mixed USA trivia questions.
1.
  Places on Route 66   popular trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Well, it winds from Chicago to LA. But do you know what's in between? Match the places mentioned in the famous Bobby Troup song with the marks on the map. The numbers refer to the order in which the places are mentioned in the song.
Average, 10 Qns, wellenbrecher, Jun 10 24
Average
wellenbrecher gold member
Jun 10 24
700 plays
2.
  Fun Facts About the U.S.A.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Put on your "thinking cap" for this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, nmerr, Nov 30 23
Average
nmerr gold member
Nov 30 23
771 plays
3.
  Both or Neither    
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
Some Aspects of Mississippi and Alabama
Mississippi and Alabama are neighboring states in the southeastern United States. The states have many similarities. Please answer which characteristics are found in both states or in neither state.
Average, 12 Qns, workisboring, Jan 26 24
Average
workisboring gold member
Jan 26 24
425 plays
4.
  Old Stuff 1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Thinking about old times? These are some things that happened in the past. Some were long ago and others just seem like it. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, english_gent, Mar 03 24
Average
english_gent
Mar 03 24
770 plays
5.
  U S Cities: Something in Common    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Which one doesn't belong?
Test your knowledge of cities in the United States. Three of the listed cities have something in common. The connection could be geography, history, language, or time zone. Your task is to distinguish the odd one out.
Easier, 10 Qns, Soxy71, Aug 11 24
Easier
Soxy71
Aug 11 24
1523 plays
6.
  Schoolyard Taunts, Rhymes and Songs 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you still up on your third grade vernacular? See if you remember these gems. All references are U.S.
Average, 10 Qns, Czolgolz, Jun 15 23
Average
Czolgolz
Jun 15 23
19575 plays
7.
  911, What's Your Emergency?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever had to call 911? There are a few common sense dos and don'ts regarding when you should or shouldn't call 911 and what to expect when you do. This quiz hopefully will be educational. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, DieHard, Jul 31 22
Easier
DieHard
Jul 31 22
19333 plays
8.
Cruising from Alaska to LA
  Cruising from Alaska to LA   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Sharing some memories of a re-positioning cruise from Alaska to Los Angeles that I took in September 2019; here are some of the highlights. You can click on the photos to get an enhanced view.
Easier, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Apr 19 20
Easier
PDAZ gold member
Apr 19 20
766 plays
9.
  Party in the U.S.A.   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are parties, festivals, and other types of celebrations all over the U.S. Here is a quiz on just a few of them. There will be some very unique festivals in this quiz. There may be some clues...there may not.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Feb 14 18
Average
dcpddc478
Feb 14 18
9949 plays
10.
  Travelling Through the US   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A quick tour of the United States, visiting both real and fictional places.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 15 21
Very Easy
zorba_scank gold member
Feb 15 21
2524 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What are the names of the two Germans who are famous for their white tiger show at a famous casino city?

From Quiz "Know Anything About the USA?"




11.
  Know Anything About the USA?    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
If you know anything about the country of the USA, then you should be able to manage a good score!
Average, 25 Qns, egger18, Aug 14 24
Average
egger18
Aug 14 24
13323 plays
12.
  Bits of This and Bits of That   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 'Bits of This and Bits of That' in this quiz are generally well-known in the US (I think)!
Average, 10 Qns, Jomarion, Aug 18 24
Average
Jomarion
Aug 18 24
5688 plays
13.
  All About the U.S.A.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the United States of America. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Narutowarrior, Feb 24 22
Average
Narutowarrior
Feb 24 22
8796 plays
14.
  United States   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A quiz to see how well you know American trivia. There are a lot of answers you should know but may not.
Tough, 20 Qns, flashback124, Jan 18 23
Tough
flashback124
Jan 18 23
16692 plays
15.
  Easy Americana [B]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Things American, USA celebrities , phrasings more frequent in AE than in BE... Those are what this quiz is about. So you'd better test yourself here before you try to get that Green Card ... And NO, it's not all about Coca-Cola and McDonalds.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jun 26 24
Average
flem-ish
Jun 26 24
13480 plays
16.
  Our Family Vacations   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As kids in the sixties, our parents took us on many enjoyable outings. Some of these were day-trips not far from our home in Greenbelt, Maryland, and some were farther afield. Here's a quiz about fun places for family vacations on the East Coast.
Average, 10 Qns, janetgool, Aug 22 16
Average
janetgool
4377 plays
17.
  All Things Red   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Show how much you know about those quintessential U.S. things/people/traditions that are "red". Compiled as part of the Amazing Trivia Race 2 for Team Kaffeeklatsch and for Adventures in Authoring; with thanks to ElusiveDream for the Author Challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, shorthumbz, Jun 16 23
Average
shorthumbz gold member
Jun 16 23
3097 plays
18.
  They Celebrate THAT in America? #1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
For lack of something better to do? To immortalize a particular item? WHY do we celebrate these things? Let's find out some of the wacky ways America celebrates. I'll give you the location and a brief description of the celebration, you guess its name.
Tough, 15 Qns, cat_brat63, Sep 29 18
Tough
cat_brat63
Sep 29 18
6042 plays
19.
  USA Odds and Ends   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This mixture is a quiz about this, that and the other. Some questions are easy, you can guess the answer, and some aren't.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, gtho4, Feb 04 23
Very Difficult
gtho4 editor
Feb 04 23
10298 plays
20.
  The United States of America Pt. 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is the first of two trivia quizzes on the states that make up the United States of America. The states will be in alphabetical order.
Tough, 25 Qns, martinjudo, Mar 23 21
Tough
martinjudo
Mar 23 21
3520 plays
21.
  Independence Day   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about all things American, to celebrate American Independence Day on July 4. Can you find the surprise hidden in the quiz?
Difficult, 15 Qns, bullymom, Feb 09 11
Difficult
bullymom
9069 plays
22.
  USA to a T? Oh I "C"   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Today's Mixed USA quiz is brought to you by the letter "C". (This is a Truly Random Challenge quiz).
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Oct 28 19
Average
1nn1 gold member
Oct 28 19
834 plays
23.
  Easy Americana [A]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with phrasings, facts, celebrities which may be commonly used or general knowledge inside USA , but less well known elsewhere, even among speakers of English.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 01 17
Average
flem-ish
10100 plays
24.
  Mixed USA Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
General mixed quiz on U.S. history, people, geography, literature, etc. Best of luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, Sep 18 23
Difficult
Triviaballer gold member
Sep 18 23
6372 plays
25.
  Quaint American Customs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are the things that have become ingrained in the fabric of American culture. Some have even left stains.
Average, 10 Qns, nutmeglad, Jul 08 21
Average
nutmeglad
Jul 08 21
5267 plays
26.
  The U.S. of A. In Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Visitors and locals alike, they all give their comments and labels about a nation's cities, regions, etc. Here is a quiz about some of America's towns, states, rivers, "as quoted".
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 27 24
Average
flem-ish
Feb 27 24
7126 plays
27.
  Americana Volume 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions have to do with art, music and history that is decidedly American in content. You may not know the answers to several of the questions, but you'll be familiar with all of the works involved.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Mar 17 14
Average
robert362
10360 plays
28.
  Twenty Shades of Red, White, and Blue    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Twenty questions about the United States in FunTrivia categories.
Average, 20 Qns, Rehaberpro, Sep 02 23
Average
Rehaberpro
Sep 02 23
621 plays
29.
  General Trivia on Random Subjects    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my third general trivia quiz. This shouldn't be too hard, good luck and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Minted_Llama, Dec 07 10
Average
Minted_Llama
8183 plays
30.
  U.S.A. Facts and Figures #2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my second U.S.A. Facts and Figures Quiz! Half of my questions are President related. The other half concerns specific locations in the U.S. Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, sak57, Dec 14 23
Difficult
sak57
Dec 14 23
6507 plays
31.
  US of A Variety    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Variety of USA topics.
Average, 10 Qns, patchouli, Jun 30 15
Average
patchouli
8661 plays
32.
  Get Your Kicks on Route 66   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Route 66 is an iconic road in American history. Nat King Cole, The Rolling Stones and many others have sung about it. Can you match the factoids with the places listed in the famous song, as we wind our way from Chicago to LA?
Average, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Jun 02 19
Average
ozzz2002 gold member
Jun 02 19
357 plays
33.
  Americans Do the Darndest Things    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tour the counter-culture of America from the point of view of an African who thinks they're all nuts... yet has a sneaking respect for some of their madder habits!
Tough, 10 Qns, alkmene, Jun 16 16
Tough
alkmene
5823 plays
34.
  They Celebrate THAT in America? #2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I so enjoyed the research that went into my first quiz on the topic, that I wanted to continue it and share what I found with you. Please enjoy Part 2 of this wacky world I have researched as we criss-cross these United States.
Tough, 15 Qns, cat_brat63, Jun 10 09
Tough
cat_brat63
1785 plays
35.
  General Knowledge - USA Style   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz contains some general trivia about the USA.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Nick307, Jan 28 11
Difficult
Nick307
4401 plays
36.
  The Joys of Summer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Remember the first day of summer vacation when anything was possible and freedom and fun were measured in months? This quiz is based on the joys of being young in the American summertime during the '50s and '60s.
Tough, 10 Qns, nutmeglad, Apr 14 22
Tough
nutmeglad
Apr 14 22
4635 plays
37.
  The United States of America Pt. 2    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is my second general quiz on United States of America.
Tough, 25 Qns, martinjudo, Jan 28 23
Tough
martinjudo
Jan 28 23
933 plays
38.
  The Trivia Capital of the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess which state holds these "Capitals of the World"? You know what I'm talking about. Lots of places call themselves the "Whatever Capital of the World". Can you guess what state they are in?
Average, 10 Qns, Ctvega, Jul 03 18
Average
Ctvega
Jul 03 18
453 plays
39.
  Famous American Landmarks and Notables    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here lies some interesting and/or peculiar trivia about the American landmarks that so many (think they) are familiar with.
Tough, 10 Qns, mrsnespy, Jun 10 09
Tough
mrsnespy
2146 plays
40.
  Interesting and/or Entertaining Tidbits   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are interesting (hopefully) bits of information and/or knowledge that you may know or may have to guess to answer correctly.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Conico, Oct 13 09
Difficult
Conico
1280 plays
41.
  Trivia Capital of the World Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How many of these "Capitals of the World" do you know about?
Average, 10 Qns, Ctvega, Jul 09 18
Average
Ctvega
Jul 09 18
486 plays
42.
  United States of Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Team USoT invites you to enjoy (trivially) our home states.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, wjames, Feb 12 16
Very Difficult
wjames gold member
820 plays
43.
  You Might Be a Yankee If...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
...if you take this quiz! So, you don't own a homemade fur coat, huh? Me neither (and if you're as poor as I am, you don't own one period). If your neck isn't quite red enough, then this quiz is for you!
Average, 10 Qns, JsusFreak, Jun 02 24
Average
JsusFreak
Jun 02 24
6178 plays
44.
  It's Named After WHO?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These places in the U.S. were intentionally or accidentally named after individuals or groups of people in general. I'd like to know why some folks got such an honor. Can you help me figure it out, please?
Tough, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Mar 20 14
Tough
logcrawler gold member
508 plays
45.
  What's In Your Wallet?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about random knowledge of stuff you can find in your wallet, within the range of American money. It is easier if you can drive. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, Karasuvskurama, Feb 22 23
Tough
Karasuvskurama
Feb 22 23
2366 plays
46.
  Famous Runners-Up    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone remembers the winners of presidential elections, sports championships, and famous awards. But what about the near misses? This quiz is about the second place finishers that we may or may not have forgotten.
Average, 10 Qns, jgranade, May 13 20
Average
jgranade
May 13 20
1262 plays
47.
  U.S.A. Facts and Figures #1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Welcome to my first quiz! Get your thinking caps on as this quiz contains a variety of facts and figures about the U.S.A.
Difficult, 15 Qns, sak57, Nov 05 18
Difficult
sak57
Nov 05 18
3856 plays
48.
  A Small Taste of Americana    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All of these questions are definitly just as American as apple pie. Enjoy!
Tough, 15 Qns, mamasboy77, Mar 02 19
Tough
mamasboy77
Mar 02 19
2899 plays
49.
  Random Small Potatoes for Random Beans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In other words, random trivia for random brains. Makes you hungry doesn't it? Don't worry, this quiz isn't about small potatoes or beans. This quiz covers a variety of American topics.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, jp3002, Jun 10 09
Very Difficult
jp3002
1336 plays
50.
  My Mistake-Ridden Vacation Diary    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We recently vacationed out west in 2002, and I kept a diary of our trip. When I showed it to my wife, she said there were lots of mistakes in it, one in each paragraph. She suggested I ask my fellow trivia nuts to spot the incorrect sentences.
Tough, 10 Qns, mickeygreeneyes, Oct 10 23
Tough
mickeygreeneyes
Oct 10 23
2672 plays
51.
  Johnny and Me    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Picture it: a quiet winter's evening listening to Johnny Mathis singing his "Greatest Hits". As always happens with me, each tune led to a trivial question. Let's listen to the noises in my room and in my mind, shall we? Just you, me and Johnny.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Gatsby722, Jan 30 15
Very Difficult
Gatsby722
654 plays
52.
  Americana Volume 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a sequel to my earlier 'Americana' quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, robert362, Feb 13 22
Difficult
robert362
Feb 13 22
4088 plays
53.
  West Coast History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Odd facts about the American West Coast.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, bonwil_, Sep 19 13
Very Difficult
bonwil_
920 plays
54.
  A Mix Of Trivial Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz touches on a number of topics. Don't always go for the obvious answer. All of these were questions asked for their midday impossible question contest, so I'm trusting them to be accurate since I don't have their source.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Ken1260, Jun 10 09
Very Difficult
Ken1260
3889 plays
55.
  Easy General Trivia - Have Fun!    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is my first try. Good Luck and enjoy!
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, Ricksan, Jun 10 09
Very Difficult
Ricksan
5780 plays
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Mixed USA Trivia Questions

1. Maine is the first state to see the sun on any given day. Do you know where in Maine it first shines?

From Quiz
Fun Facts About the U.S.A.

Answer: Cadillac Mountain

The top of Cadillac Mountain is the first to see the sun. This mountain is located on Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park, a gorgeous national park located on the Maine coast in the mid-section of the state. Due to the fact that the mountain rises 1530 feet, it is the tallest point along the North Atlantic Seaboard. Mount Katahdin is the tallest peak. Mount Washington in New Hampshire is the highest point in the Northeastern U.S. Originally called Green Mountain, the name was later changed in honor of French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. The summit can be reached by a paved road or hiking trails, a popular activity for those who want to see the sunrise first thing in the morning.

2. All cities listed are the capitals of their respective states. Three of them are named for United States presidents. Which one is NOT?

From Quiz U S Cities: Something in Common

Answer: Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck is named after German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck. Madison, Jackson, and Lincoln are named for U S presidents.

3. In which Midwest state would you find Collinsville, which bills itself as the "Horseradish Capital of the World"?

From Quiz Trivia Capital of the World Part 2

Answer: Illinois

During the first weekend in June, Collinsville hosts the "International Horseradish Festival". You can participate in the root toss, the root sacking event, the bloody mary contest or the Little Miss Horseradish Pageant. Collinsville claims to produce 85% of the world's horseradish supply. It is also home to a 170 foot tall water tower shaped like a bottle of ketchup that is said to be the world's largest ketchup bottle.

4. Which state can boast the "Granite Capital of the World"?

From Quiz The Trivia Capital of the World

Answer: Georgia

Elberton, Georgia produces more granite annually than any other city in the word, therefore, they have proclaimed themselves the capital. The first commercial quarry was opened in 1889 and now almost 300 separate companies and workshops are involved in the granite industry. Elberton claims that there are monuments or markers in all fifty states made from their granite.

5. Animals: What animal links a city in New York, a nickname of a famous showman, and a beast of the family Bovidae?

From Quiz Twenty Shades of Red, White, and Blue

Answer: Buffalo

The family 'Bovidae' includes the American buffalo or bison. These animals roamed the grasslands of America but nearly became extinct due overzealous hunting. 'Buffalo' Bill Cody was one of those hunters who later formed a popular traveling wild west show. Buffalo is the second largest city in the state of New York by population.

6. There are fifty US states and 26 letters in the alphabet. That's roughly two states per letter assuming an even distribution over the entire alphabet. How many states actually start with the letter "C"?

From Quiz USA to a T? Oh I "C"

Answer: Three

The three states are Connecticut, Colorado and California. At least they are well distributed, being in New England (east coast), west and Pacific coast. Connecticut, the Constitution State, the fifth state, is the third smallest state though still manages to house over 3.5 million people. Colorado, the 38th state and Centennial State, and the eighth largest, is fifteen times as big as Connecticut and has about half as many people again. The Golden State, California, the 31st state and the third largest, is half as big again as Colorado and was the first state to surpass 30 million people, which occurred in 1991.

7. Red Skelton entertained Americans over a long and hilarious career. What was his real name?

From Quiz All Things Red

Answer: Richard Bernard Skelton

Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton was born in Vincennes, Indiana in July 1913. He began his entertainment career as a circus clown before moving on to vaudeville, Broadway, and eventually radio, television and film. His first movie role came in 1937's "Having Wonderful Time" with Ginger Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Lucille Ball, and Eve Arden. Skelton passed away in 1997 at the age of 84.

8. In honor of whom was Arab, Alabama originally supposed to have been named?

From Quiz It's Named After WHO?

Answer: The first postmaster's son

Arab, a city that lies in both Cullman and Marshall counties in Alabama, was named after the son of the town's founding father and first postman. Ironically, the post office officials to whom postmaster Tuttle Thompson turned in his requested name for the town, actually MISSPELLED his son's name! So, ARAD Thompson had his name "corrected" by the U.S. Postal Service, and Arab, Alabama got its name. Now, when the people who send letters all over the country take to incorrectly spelling stuff, that's pretty bad! Of course, this all happened in 1892, and it's just a little bit too late to fix now.

9. The Gasparilla Pirate Festival, complete with pirate ship and other buccaneer-related activities, occurs every year in which Florida city?

From Quiz Party in the U.S.A.

Answer: Tampa

The Gasparilla is an annual celebration in Tampa, Florida. Held at the end of January, the festival includes an entry into Tampa Bay by legendary pirate Jose Gaspar and his "Krewe" of men. They meet with the mayor of Tampa, who turns over the keys of the city, and a large parade then ensues through the streets of downtown Tampa. This festival also includes a child's parade, a night parade, pyrotechnic show, a beauty pageant, and lots of good food. This festival started in 1904 and has had an average attendance of over 400,000 people.

10. America is supposedly named after whom?

From Quiz Bits of This and Bits of That

Answer: Amerigo Vespucci

Vespucci discovered Venezuela and his name was mistakenly given to the continent. Columbus never found North America. Magellan passed through the straits at the southern tip of South America during the first circumnavigation of the globe. Sir Walter Raleigh helped to colonise Virginia many years after the continent had been discovered. He sent three expeditions to the sub continent but never went there himself.

11. What was the first territorial capital of the newly created state of Montana?

From Quiz The United States of America Pt. 2

Answer: Bannack

The gold mine town of Bannock was founded in 1862 and named after the local "Bannock" Indians. In 1854, it served as the capital of the Montana Territory before it was moved to Virginia City. It became a ghost town in the 1970s after the last residents moved away.

12. In which city in Alabama can children go to Space Camp?

From Quiz The United States of America Pt. 1

Answer: Huntsville

Huntsville is home to one of the world's largest space museums, the Alabama Space and Rocket Center. It is known as the rocket capital of the world. It includes a museum which showcases the U.S space program throughout the period of the 'space race'. The space camp is situated on the grounds of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center providing residential and day camp educational programs for children of all ages.

13. Where was the first chocolate factory in the U.S. located?

From Quiz Interesting and/or Entertaining Tidbits

Answer: Dorchester, Massachusetts

Baker's Chocolate of Dorchester began in 1780. One of their first commercially produced items was a hunk of chocolate that you used for making a chocolate drink. Dorchester is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.. Puritans from Dorchester, England (located in County Dorset) settled here and named it so.

14. According to a 2006 issue of Market Watch magazine and an issue of Gourmet magazine, what was the most popular cocktail in America?

From Quiz Random Small Potatoes for Random Beans

Answer: Margarita

The word margarita comes from the Latin word for pearl and the Spanish word for daisy. In 1969, an estimated 45 million margaritas were sold in the United States. By 2000, that number had increased to 800 million. The Margarita's popularity has made it the country's most frequently requested cocktail during hot weather, and second only to the martini when it's chilly outside. The tequila-based cocktail is made with tequila (of course), triple sec, and lime juice; served on the rocks in a salt rimmed margarita glass with a slice of lime. Yum!

15. What Caucasian woman was first to arrive in what is now Astoria, Oregon in April 1814?

From Quiz West Coast History

Answer: Jane Barnes

She arrived there with the thought of being a seamstress. Since all the men wore clothing made of animal skins she did the only thing left available to her. She became a prostitute.

16. In what U.S. city is the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial located?

From Quiz General Knowledge - USA Style

Answer: St. Louis, MO

The memorial is better known to most as the St. Louis Arch or the Gateway Arch. The memorial actually consists of the arch, a park, and the Museum of Westward Expansion which lies underground directly beneath the arch. It contains a statue of Thomas Jefferson, the U.S. president who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase.

17. When we were small, the drive to Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland, seemed endless. But it was worth the wait - Ellicott City was home to a fairy-tale themed amusement park intended for little children. What was the name of this park?

From Quiz Our Family Vacations

Answer: Enchanted Forest

Enchanted Forest, a children's amusement park based on story-book characters like Cinderella and Old King Cole, opened in 1955. It was closed about thirty years later. Many people in the area have fond memories of Enchanted Forest, and have restored some of the characters, which can be seen at Clark's Elioak Farm, a local petting zoo. Even though the Enchanted Forest is gone, Ellicott City is still worth visiting. It is home to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum, as well as many antique stores.

18. What famous structure is featured on the back of the US $100 bill?

From Quiz Famous American Landmarks and Notables

Answer: Independence Hall

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA is the location where the Second Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This would eventually lead to the American Revolutionary War against England and the creation of the United States of America. The clock on the depiction is set at 4:10.

19. Which two U.S. presidents were successfully impeached before the end of the 20th century?

From Quiz All About the U.S.A.

Answer: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton

Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both successfully impeached. Andrew Johnson was impeached due to vetoing many bills and removing political figures. Bill Clinton was impeached with charges of obstruction of justice and perjury. He was acquitted in February 1999. Richard Nixon was the only U.S. president to resign. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, and John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. George Washington was the first U.S. president (under the U.S. Constitution), and Thomas Jefferson was the third U.S. president.

20. Place: Deming, New Mexico. Event: wet or dry track racing of feathered, web-footed friends for prize money. Festival includes: outhouse races, tortilla toss, royalty pageant, food vendors, hot-air balloons, themed parade and carnival.

From Quiz They Celebrate THAT in America? #1

Answer: Great American Duck Race

The official mascot, "Dudley Duck", even has his own theme song. This festival is held in the town where I now live and is a well-run and fun event held the last weekend of every August. Duck Downs is located in the center of Deming at the Courthouse Park. Deming is located in southwestern New Mexico and is easily accessed by I-10. Quack out...er, I mean CHECK out www.demingduckrace.com for more information.

21. As you leave your house you quickly pick up your wallet. It's the one you've had since you were a kid. It sports a familiar logo of this Baltimore MLB baseball team.

From Quiz What's In Your Wallet?

Answer: Orioles& Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are a well known baseball team. They've had many famous players over the years such as: Frank Robinson, Cal Ripken Junior and many more.

22. When one's underwear become exposed, what two European locales are said to be visible?

From Quiz Schoolyard Taunts, Rhymes and Songs 2

Answer: London and France

'I see London, I see France, I see (your name here)'s underpants!' This dates from World War II. There was no trade in luxury goods between England and the continent, and things like fancy underwear became scarce. Londoners often resorted to the black market. Seeing someone with a new pair of underwear probably meant they'd gotten them illegally from occupied France.

23. This football team made it to four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 1990s. Unfortunately they lost every time. Which team lost four straight Super Bowls?

From Quiz Famous Runners-Up

Answer: Buffalo Bills

The Bills were defeated by the Giants in 1991, the Redskins in 1992, and the Cowboys in 1993 and 1994. Despite never winning the big game, it was quite an achievement to reach four consecutive Super Bowls. No other team has reached three in a row.

24. Where are The Statler Brothers from?

From Quiz A Small Taste of Americana

Answer: Staunton, Virginia

The Statlers, a country group, who made "Flowers On The Wall" famous, are from the mountains of Viginia. There's even a museum there to honor them.

25. Over the second weekend in March, in Sweetwater, Texas, a great round-up takes place. Souvenirs are sold and a good time is (we hope) had by all, but what critters are the locals rounding up, exactly?

From Quiz Americans Do the Darndest Things

Answer: Rattlesnakes

A similar event takes place in January in Whigham, Georgia, but the Texans claim theirs to be the world's largest event of its kind. The Texans add a cook-off of rattlesnake delicacies to their bill.

26. How long is the boundary line of the U.S.A./Canada excluding Alaska?

From Quiz U.S.A. Facts and Figures #1

Answer: 3,987 miles

The border between Alaska and Canada is another 1,538 miles!

27. Friday, Sept. 27 1. We started our trip today in Reno, where gambling is legal. 2. Reno is the fourth largest city in Nevada. 3. Reno is located on the Truckee River. 4.The Truckee River flows from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. (The mistake is in...)

From Quiz My Mistake-Ridden Vacation Diary

Answer: Sentence 2

Reno is the second largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, of course. Henderson is third and Carson City fourth.

28. What kind of store is Neiman-Marcus?

From Quiz You Might Be a Yankee If...

Answer: Department store

I've never been there but it's one of those fancy stores like Macy's or Robinson's May.

29. What is the name of the frightened schoolteacher in the American classic tale "Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

From Quiz Independence Day

Answer: Ichabod Crane & Crane

This 1819 tale by New York author Washington Irving is one of America's favorite folk legends. In the story, the meek Ichabod Crane is frightened out of town by the ghoulish Headless Horseman, who is actually a rival for the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel.

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