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Quiz about My Kind Of Town Chicago
Quiz about My Kind Of Town Chicago

My Kind Of Town, Chicago Trivia Quiz


Chicago is my kind of town. Gather 'round and I'll tell you why!

A multiple-choice quiz by Richicago. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Richicago
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
191,024
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1470
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who said "Da pleece aren't here to create disorder, They're here to preserve disorder". Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Name the team: George "The Baron" Mitterwald, Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams and Dave "Kong" Kingman. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where do "Da Bears play? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is "Da Loop"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was Riverview? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Eccentric Lar Daly unsuccessfully ran for mayor several times in Chicago. What was his nickname? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Chicago had seven mayors between 1955 and 2004, During how many of those 49 years was the mayor's name Daley? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Everyone knows about O'Hare International Airport (or O'Hara as Richard J. Daley used to call it), but what is the name of Chicago's second airport? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Chicago has two baseball teams, Da Cubs and Da Sox. In what part of town is Wrigley Field (Cubs Park)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What do we fondly refer to our "neighbors to the north" in Wisconsin as? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who said "Da pleece aren't here to create disorder, They're here to preserve disorder".

Answer: Richard J. Daley

Mike Royko wrote a great book about Daley entitled "Boss".
2. Name the team: George "The Baron" Mitterwald, Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams and Dave "Kong" Kingman.

Answer: Da Cubs

The Cubbies have been breaking their fans' hearts annually since losing to Detroit in the 1945 World Series!
3. Where do "Da Bears play?

Answer: Soldier field

Many Chicagoans still incorrectly refer to it as Soldiers Field.
4. What is "Da Loop"?

Answer: Downtown

The Loop is the circular path taken by elevated trains around part of the downtown area.
5. What was Riverview?

Answer: Amusement park

Every Chicago area kid went to Riverview at least once in their life to see Aladdin's Castle or ride the Giant Parachutes.
6. Eccentric Lar Daly unsuccessfully ran for mayor several times in Chicago. What was his nickname?

Answer: America First

Lar made seven unsuccessful runs for political office. He even ran for President in 1960!
7. Chicago had seven mayors between 1955 and 2004, During how many of those 49 years was the mayor's name Daley?

Answer: 36

Richard J. Daley (fondly known as "Da Mare") reigned from 1955 until his death in 1976. His son Richard M. (fondly known as "Richie") was elected in 1989 and remained in office through 2004.
8. Everyone knows about O'Hare International Airport (or O'Hara as Richard J. Daley used to call it), but what is the name of Chicago's second airport?

Answer: Midway Airport

Interestingly enough, Midway was the World's busiest airport from 1945 to 1958.
9. Chicago has two baseball teams, Da Cubs and Da Sox. In what part of town is Wrigley Field (Cubs Park)?

Answer: Nort'

Wrigley field is at 1060 west Addison street on Chicago's nort' side.
10. What do we fondly refer to our "neighbors to the north" in Wisconsin as?

Answer: Cheeseheads

When the Packers beat the Bears, I usually call them all of these names!
Source: Author Richicago

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