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The Best of Seattle Trivia Quiz

Welcome to my hometown, one of the biggest cities in the northwest! Whether it's coffee, or the Space Needle, find out what makes this city one of the greatest!

A multiple-choice quiz by kkoala87. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kkoala87

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,612

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1881

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (6/10), Guest 67 (6/10), Guest 50 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who became the mayor of Seattle in 2002? Hint

John McCoy

Gary Locke

Chris Gregoire

Greg Nickels

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the airport you'd most likely fly into if you were to visit Seattle? Hint

King County International Airport

Seattle International Airport

SeaTac International Airport

Boeing International Airport

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is NOT an exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo? Hint

Butterflies & Blooms

Desert Dome

Jaguar Cove

Banyan Wilds

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Seattle Aquarium has an exhibit featuring a 400,000 gallon tank.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. When it was built for the World's Fair in 1962, the Space Needle was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did the Seattle Mariners play for their 2004 season? Hint

Safeco Field

Boeing Field

Kingdome

Microsoft Field

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many acres does the Pike Place Market cover? Hint

6 acres

3 acres

9 acres

11 acres

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which museum is NOT located in Seattle? Hint

EMP-Experience Music Project

Museum of Flight

The Science Fiction Museum

Seattle Wax Museum

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Question 9 of 10

9. Starbuck's opened its first location next to the Space Needle in 1971.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. And lastly, what is the body of water in Seattle that also happens to be where the famous billionaire Bill Gates resides next to? Hint

Sammamish Lake

Puget Sound

Lake Washington

Lake Chelan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who became the mayor of Seattle in 2002?

Answer: Greg Nickels

He took office in 2002 and became the 51st mayor of the city.

2. What is the name of the airport you'd most likely fly into if you were to visit Seattle?

Answer: SeaTac International Airport

Considered the "Gateway to the Northwest," the SeaTac airport is situated in between Seattle and Tacoma, another major Washington city.

3. Which of these is NOT an exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo?

Answer: Desert Dome

The Butterflies and Blooms exhibit features butterflies and plants from around the world, and is open seasonally. The Jaguar Cove is a new addition to the zoo, as is the Banyan Wilds.

4. The Seattle Aquarium has an exhibit featuring a 400,000 gallon tank.

Answer: True

Tunnels lead to a domed room that gives you a 360-degree view. It's like being in the ocean yourself!

5. When it was built for the World's Fair in 1962, the Space Needle was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.

Answer: True

It takes 41 seconds to ride the elevator to the top to the observation deck at 520 feet, where you can get a panoramic view of the entire city.

6. Where did the Seattle Mariners play for their 2004 season?

Answer: Safeco Field

Located in downtown Seattle, next to the Seahawks stadium, this has been the home of the Mariners since the Kingdome was imploded.

7. How many acres does the Pike Place Market cover?

Answer: 9 acres

The Pike Place Market began on August 17th, 1907 and continues to be one of Seattle's most famous landmarks nearly a century later.

8. Which museum is NOT located in Seattle?

Answer: Seattle Wax Museum

Experience Music Project, more commonly known as EMP, is a museum dedicated to Jimi Hendrix. The Science Fiction Museum is new and takes people through exhibits from "Star Trek" to "The Jetsons" and "The Matrix." The Museum of Flight takes you through the history of airplanes and flying, and includes one of the older Air Force Ones.

9. Starbuck's opened its first location next to the Space Needle in 1971.

Answer: False

The first Starbucks actually opened in the Pike Place Market in 1971 and in 2004, there were approx. 7,600 Starbucks locations around the world.

10. And lastly, what is the body of water in Seattle that also happens to be where the famous billionaire Bill Gates resides next to?

Answer: Lake Washington

This is a beautiful lake where many water activities take place. I hope you enjoyed my Seattle quiz!

Source: Author kkoala87

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