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Newport News Trivia Quiz

So you think that you know American cites? Well if you know anything about the small city of Newport News, I am forced to agree.

A multiple-choice quiz by meadowzephyr. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
meadowzephyr

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,488

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
754

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1. Who or what was Newport News named after? Hint

the News Indian tribe

its first periodical

Christopher Newport

John News

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2. Newport News is the home of the world's largest(________________)? Hint

stream

tree nurseries

shipyard

meat packing plant

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3. What famous artist was from Newport News? Hint

Jenny Jackson

Jim Henson

Pearl Bailey

Jackson Pollack

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4. What bridge created on Lake Maury in 1931 still stands today? Hint

Lion's Bridge

Chris's Bridge

Newport Bridge

Virgin Queen Bridge

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5. The PFAC or Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News has housed works by all of the following artists EXCEPT: Hint

Andy Warhol

Norman Rockwell

Keith Herring

Elizabeth Catlett

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6. Newport News is home of one of the first African Americans to try a case before the Virginia Supreme Court. What is his name? Hint

Clarence Thomas

Thurgood Marshall

J. Thomas Newsome

John Marshall

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7. What housing community in Newport News boasts of houses from the 1600's and was once known as 'The Gold Coast'? Hint

James Landing

Christopher Shores

Kiln Creek

Huntington Heights

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8. Newport News is also home of what famous collection of nautical models? Hint

Tiny Vessels

John C. Wooland Collection

The Starlight Fleet

Crabtree Collection of Miniature Ships

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9. True or False? Newport News is over one hundred years old.

True

False

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10. Ture of False? Newport News hosted the 2001 Junior Olympics.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who or what was Newport News named after?

Answer: Christopher Newport

I had an Advanced Placement Government teacher who developed a theory that it was named after 'Port Nuece' of England. He claims that orginal maps spell it' 'New Port Nuece.' But most books on Newport News agree that this town was named after Captain Christopher Newport

2. Newport News is the home of the world's largest(________________)?

Answer: shipyard

Bill Gates owns the largest percentage of stock in this company.

3. What famous artist was from Newport News?

Answer: Pearl Bailey

There is library named after her the Southeastern part of Newport News.

4. What bridge created on Lake Maury in 1931 still stands today?

Answer: Lion's Bridge

'The project that perhaps had the greatest impact on the park was the construction of a dam across the mouth of Waters Creek. This dam, known locally as 'Lions Bridge' because of the decorative stone lions that adorn it, was completed in 1931, creating the 167 acre lake now known as Lake Maury.

The lake was named for Matthew Fontaine Maury, famed 19th century oceanographer and native Virginian.' from:(The Mariners Museum website)

5. The PFAC or Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News has housed works by all of the following artists EXCEPT:

Answer: Keith Herring

This is quite an impressive resume for a small town center funded by state and patrons.

6. Newport News is home of one of the first African Americans to try a case before the Virginia Supreme Court. What is his name?

Answer: J. Thomas Newsome

His home is now a museum and cultural center in Southeastern Newport News.

7. What housing community in Newport News boasts of houses from the 1600's and was once known as 'The Gold Coast'?

Answer: Huntington Heights

The Matthew Jones House, dates from about 1680 and incorporates more than ninety architectural features.

8. Newport News is also home of what famous collection of nautical models?

Answer: Crabtree Collection of Miniature Ships

If you ever visit The Mariners Museum in Newport News you must see this collection it is breathtaking.

9. True or False? Newport News is over one hundred years old.

Answer: True

It celebrated its centennial year in 1996.

10. Ture of False? Newport News hosted the 2001 Junior Olympics.

Answer: True

It was held at Heritage High School. (My High School)I Hope you enjoyed learning about my small town city with big history. www.newport-news.org

Source: Author meadowzephyr

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