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Wisconsin - Potpourri Trivia Quiz

I am from the great state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a beautiful and fun state and I just wanted others know some odds and ends about it!

A multiple-choice quiz by trinity25. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
trinity25

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,811

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3265

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (7/10), Amitchell915 (7/10), Guest 73 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is not an infamous serial killer from Wisconsin? Hint

Ed Gein

Charles Manson

Jeffrey Dahmer

All of these

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Wisconsin city was named the healthiest in the nation by Mens Health Magazine in 2003? Hint

Sheboygan

Milwaukee

Madison

Green Bay

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the four-day rock concert staged at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds that attracts such acts as Def Leppard, Scorpions, Journey, and Sammy Hagar? Hint

Summerfest

Giants of Rock

Wisconsin State Fair

Rockfest

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Question 4 of 10

4. What nickname do Wisconsin residents have that is often represented by a hat in the shape of a yellow dairy product? Hint

Milkmaids

Swissheads

Cow Pows

Cheeseheads

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Wisconsin what age must you be to legally consume alcohol. Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What famed SNL alumni and comedian, who sadly died of an overdose, was from Madison, Wisconsin? Hint

Darrel Hammond

Jim Belushi

Phil Hartman

Chris Farley

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wisconsin's western border is formed partly by which of these rivers? Hint

Wisconsin River

Missouri River

Mississippi River

Iowa River

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which brewing giant is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin? Hint

Leinenkugels

Miller

Budweiser

Heineken

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Question 9 of 10

9. What festival is held in Milwaukee every summer and brings in the nation's top performers to its Marcus Amphitheater on the shores of Lake Michigan? Hint

Rockfest

Lake Festival

July Nights

Summerfest

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Question 10 of 10

10. What nationally renowned tourist attraction is home to Noah's Ark, Tommy Bartlett's Robot World, Big Chief Go-Cart, the Wisconsin Ducks and more? Hint

Cave of the Mounds

Kettle Morraine

Wisconsin Dells

Prairie du Sac

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is not an infamous serial killer from Wisconsin?

Answer: Charles Manson

Residents of Wisconsin were rocked by the news that a Milwaukee local, Jeffrey Dahmer, preyed on young men and stored their body parts in his apartment.

2. Which Wisconsin city was named the healthiest in the nation by Mens Health Magazine in 2003?

Answer: Madison

Madison is nationally reknown for its superior living standards (criteria: quality of life, education, cultural organizations, etc).

3. What is the name of the four-day rock concert staged at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds that attracts such acts as Def Leppard, Scorpions, Journey, and Sammy Hagar?

Answer: Rockfest

Rockfest attracts more than thirty thousand people every July. Approximately ten bands/singers perform throughout each of the four days with headline acts beginning around eleven o'clock every night. Thousands of people utilize the adjacent campgrounds and set up creative campsites for concert goers to enjoy when not at one of the shows.

4. What nickname do Wisconsin residents have that is often represented by a hat in the shape of a yellow dairy product?

Answer: Cheeseheads

Green Bay Packer fans can be often seen sporting these cheesehead hats in the stands of Lambeau Field during the football games.

5. In Wisconsin what age must you be to legally consume alcohol.

Answer: 21

Interestingly enough, minors may consume alcohol in some Wisconsin establishments when in the company of a parent or guardian.

6. What famed SNL alumni and comedian, who sadly died of an overdose, was from Madison, Wisconsin?

Answer: Chris Farley

Chris Farley climbed to fame as part of the cast of Saturday Night Live and starred in the hit comedy Tommy Boy with David Spade.

7. Wisconsin's western border is formed partly by which of these rivers?

Answer: Mississippi River

The Mississippi River on Wisconsin's western border is highly regarded for its beauty, especially during the autumn months.
A tributary of the Mississippi, the St.Croix River, also formas part of Wisconsin's western border.

8. Which brewing giant is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Answer: Miller

Miller Brewing Company hails from Milwaukee and creates such popular beers as Miller Lite, Miller High Life, Milwaukee's Best, and Miller Genuine Draft.

9. What festival is held in Milwaukee every summer and brings in the nation's top performers to its Marcus Amphitheater on the shores of Lake Michigan?

Answer: Summerfest

Summerfest is staged on the festival grounds on Lake Michigan's western shore.

10. What nationally renowned tourist attraction is home to Noah's Ark, Tommy Bartlett's Robot World, Big Chief Go-Cart, the Wisconsin Ducks and more?

Answer: Wisconsin Dells

The Wisconsin Dells attracts tourist from all over. The Dells are reputed for waterparks, indoor and outdoor.

Source: Author trinity25

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