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Name the U.S. State Trivia Quiz

I'll give you the names of five cities in a specific state and you will pick the corresponding state. I challenge all Americans--see how well you do. Also, for non-Americans, see what you can learn!:)

A multiple-choice quiz by Ballykissangel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ballykissangel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,575

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
33271

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: mulder100 (10/10), jreading25 (10/10), Guest 74 (6/10).

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1. Lewiston. Biddeford. Auburn. Brunswick. Sanford. Hint

Massachusetts

Vermont

New Hampshire

Maine

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2. Billings. Great Falls. Havre. Anaconda. Miles City. Hint

Montana

North Dakota

Wyoming

South Dakota

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3. Tuscaloosa. Hoover. Dothan. Gadsden. Decatur. Hint

Louisiana

Mississippi

Alabama

Georgia

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4. Eugene. Gresham. Hillsboro. Medford. Bend. Hint

Washington

Oregon

Idaho

Nebraska

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5. Wichita. Olathe. Lawrence. Shawnee. Salina. Hint

Kansas

Nevada

Oklahoma

Arkansas

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6. Wilmington. Newark. Milford. Smyrna. Georgetown. Hint

Rhode Island

Delaware

Connecticut

New Jersey

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7. Fort Wayne. Evansville. South Bend. Gary. Muncie. Hint

Wisconsin

Illinois

Indiana

Michigan

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8. Columbus. Salem. Macon. Marietta. Roswell. Hint

Kentucky

California

Georgia

Florida

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9. Las Cruces. Rio Rancho. Roswell. Carlsbad. Clovis. Hint

Texas

California

New Mexico

Arizona

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10. Plano. Garland. Fort Worth. Arlington. Lubbock. Hint

Oklahoma

New Mexico

Texas

Arizona

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lewiston. Biddeford. Auburn. Brunswick. Sanford.

Answer: Maine

Maine is the most northeastern of all the US states. It was admitted to statehood in 1820 and is comprised of 16 counties. Its capital city is Augusta, and its nickname is the "Pinetree State".

2. Billings. Great Falls. Havre. Anaconda. Miles City.

Answer: Montana

Montana is located in the northwestern US. Its capital city is Helena. It is bordered by Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. It was admitted to statehood in 1889.

3. Tuscaloosa. Hoover. Dothan. Gadsden. Decatur.

Answer: Alabama

Alabama was admitted to statehood in 1819. Its capital city is Montgomery. Alabama is located in the US's southeast and is bordered by Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.

4. Eugene. Gresham. Hillsboro. Medford. Bend.

Answer: Oregon

Oregon is located in the northwestern US. Its capital is Salem. It is bordered by California, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. It was admitted into statehood in 1859.

5. Wichita. Olathe. Lawrence. Shawnee. Salina.

Answer: Kansas

Kansas's capital city is Topeka. The state is bordered by Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Its nickname is the "Sunflower State". It was admitted to statehood in 1861.

6. Wilmington. Newark. Milford. Smyrna. Georgetown.

Answer: Delaware

Delaware is on the US's eastern seaboard. It is bordered by Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Its capital is Dover. It has several nicknames: "First State", "Diamond State", Blue Hen State", and "Small Wonder". It was admitted to statehood in 1787!

7. Fort Wayne. Evansville. South Bend. Gary. Muncie.

Answer: Indiana

Indiana is bordered by Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Its capital city is Indianapolis. It was admitted to statehood in December, 1816.

8. Columbus. Salem. Macon. Marietta. Roswell.

Answer: Georgia

Georgia is located in the southeastern US and borders on the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital city is Atlanta. Bordering states include Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Its nickname is the "Peach State". It was admitted to statehood in 1788.
Columbus, Salem, Macon, Marietta and Roswell are cities/towns in Ohio as well.

9. Las Cruces. Rio Rancho. Roswell. Carlsbad. Clovis.

Answer: New Mexico

New Mexico is located in southwest US. Its bordered by Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. It also borders Mexico. Its capital is Santa Fe and its nickname is "Land of Enchantment".

10. Plano. Garland. Fort Worth. Arlington. Lubbock.

Answer: Texas

Texas is found in the south-central US. Its capital is Austin. It is bordered by Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Its nickname is the "Lone Star State". It was admitted to statehood in 1845.

Source: Author Ballykissangel

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