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Don't Look Down Trivia Quiz

I loved roller coasters as a kid. As an adult, they tend to give me vertigo. Here are some of the most vertigo-inducing coasters in the US. Have fun learning about them and maybe you'll ride them.

A multiple-choice quiz by cathyR88. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
cathyR88

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This first speedy coaster is found at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. In 3.5 seconds you will be traveling 128mph. At the end of the launch track you will have reached a height of 456 feet. The ride opened to the public in 2005. What is the name of this coaster? Hint

Kingda Ka

Kingdom of Kan

Panda Ma

Kaman King

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Question 2 of 10

2. This next coaster, "Top Thrill Dragster" was built and put into operation in 2003. In 2013,"Top Thrill Dragster" is one of many coasters at a very popular mid-western amusement park. They call themselves: "The roller coaster capital of the world". What is the name of this park? Hint

Cedar Point

Ohio Coaster Park

Mid-West Amusement Park

Point and Click Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. This coaster also resides at the Six Flags Adventure in New Jersey. The coaster opened in 2006 taking the place of the Viper. It's located in the Plaza del Carnaval section of the park. It is a themed coaster. Can you name the coaster? (Hint: Think large animal with horns) Hint

Scary Bull

Toro Largo

El Toro

The Longhorn

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Question 4 of 10

4. Six Flags Magic Mountain, in Southern California, is home to many roller coasters. In 1997, a coaster opened which offered a 100 mph launch and a 415 ft. rise. "Superman: the Escape", was also the fastest roller coaster in the world when it opened.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Just after July 4th weekend in 2010, Superman: the Escape, closed its gates for no apparent reason. A sign out front simply said it would reopen in the 2011 season. What most park visitors wouldn't have known was that Dreamworld, in Australia, had given the "Tower of Terror", now called "Tower of Terror II" a major refurbishment. What major change was made to both coasters? Hint

They now had two towers

They now launched backwards

They now launched at 200 mph

They now had three towers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Located on Lake Shafer in Montichello, Indiana is the Indiana Beach amusement park. A family owned park from 1926-2008, the park was sold to Morgan RV, LLC. Home to 6 roller coasters at the time, one of which was "Steel Hawg", which boasts a 111 degree drop. In 2011, a protest began at the park due to working conditions and safety. Homeland Security was actually called to the park to investigate. Was the park closed after this controversy?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. This next coaster resides at the Silver Dollar City amusement park in Branson, MO. It is a wooden coaster that twists upside down, with multiple inversions. Can you name this coaster? Hint

Outlaw Run

Run Away

Burglar Run

Outlaw Paradise

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Question 8 of 10

8. This next coaster opened May 2013 in Sandusky, Ohio. This new coaster offers a frightening inversion of 170 ft. It is a wing style coaster. Can you name this new coaster? Hint

Watcher

Gate Watch

Door Man

GateKeeper

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Question 9 of 10

9. On June 22, 2013, another new coaster opened. It was built on the site of the "Log Jammer log flume" It also took the place of "what the fried?" and "Warner Bros. Kids' Club". The park had to trademark the name "Full Throttle" after a leak to the press happened long before its opening. Do you know which Six Flags park was lucky enough to own this coaster? Hint

Great America, Chicago, IL

New England, Springfield, MA

Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, TX

Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA

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Question 10 of 10

10. Built back in 1979, a lifetime for some of you, this coaster is still considered the longest wooden coaster in the world. It continually rates at the top of coaster enthusiasts' lists for best coasters. It's located at "King's Island" in Mason, OH. At the time of its opening, it was the tallest and fastest coaster in the world. Can you name this coaster, known for its longevity? Hint

The Beast

The Big Coaster

The Monster

The Evil

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Kingda Ka

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey also offers a water park and a safari park.

Answer: Cedar Point

Cedar Point is in Sandusky, Ohio. It opened in 1870 and is the second oldest amusement park in the US. It has had many different managers, but with each new manager the park gets bigger and better. In 2013, Cedar Point was tied with Canada's Wonderland for having the second most coasters in one park. Magic Mountain in California had the most with 18.

Answer: El Toro

The track for this coaster is 4400 feet long and rises to 181 feet high. This coaster is different from other wooden coasters; it uses prefabricated tracks. Instead of track builders having to cut and lay track on site, it's pre-cut by laser for a higher degree of precision.

Answer: False

Dreamworld, in Australia, opened their coaster "Tower of Terror" a month earlier which also had a 100 mph launch. They held the record at the time.

Answer: They now launched backwards

Both coasters were given a new thematic facelift as well. "Superman: the Escape" became "Superman: Escape from Krypton". In February 2012, "Superman: Escape from Krypton" was closed again. It reopened in July 2012 with a second tower. The new tower is called "Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom".

Answer: No

The park managed to survive the investigation. No serious safety issues were found and over time the park paid off their debts. Other issues were addressed as well.

7. This next coaster resides at the Silver Dollar City amusement park in Branson, MO. It is a wooden coaster that twists upside down, with multiple inversions. Can you name this coaster?

Answer: Outlaw Run

Silver Dollar City was opened in 1960. It was opened as a "family friendly" park. It has a colorful history, most colorful due to six episodes of "The Beverly Hillbillies" being filmed there. It also hosted the 2009 coaster enthusiasts convention.

8. This next coaster opened May 2013 in Sandusky, Ohio. This new coaster offers a frightening inversion of 170 ft. It is a wing style coaster. Can you name this new coaster?

Answer: GateKeeper

GateKeeper is the first new coaster at Cedar Point in Ohio since 2007. It brings the total number of coasters back to 16. In 2013, they were working on coaster number 17.

Answer: Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA

This coaster now held the 2013, US record for the 160 foot long vertical loop. It surpassed "Superman: Escape from Krypton" at 145 feet.

Answer: The Beast

This ride takes over four minutes to complete and covers thirty-five acres of the park. Even though the park has grown and updated over the decades, "The Beast" is still to this day, one of the most popular attractions.

Source: Author cathyR88

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