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Quiz about Route 66 Fun Facts
Quiz about Route 66 Fun Facts

Route 66 Fun Facts Trivia Quiz


If you've never had the chance to hop in a convertible and explore our vast country, maybe this will get you motivated.

A multiple-choice quiz by rickowp. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
rickowp
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
61,027
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
14 / 25
Plays
1364
Last 3 plays: Guest 210 (9/25), Guest 155 (2/25), Guest 148 (13/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in what California city?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 2 of 25
2. Route 66 passes through how many US states? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Which state does the road spend the least amount of length in?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 25
4. Which John Steinbeck novel details the adventures of the Joad family as they traveled the Mother Road?

Answer: (Four Words)
Question 5 of 25
5. Which service station company is famous for having its roots on 66? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. According to the song, Route 66 is 'more than ______ miles all the way'. How many?

Answer: (numeral)
Question 7 of 25
7. Bobby Troup wrote the song "Route 66".


Question 8 of 25
8. What famous husband of Carole Lombard shared a honeymoon suite with her in Oatman, AZ?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 25
9. This Route 66 town claims to be the hottest spot in the country.

Answer: (One Word -- prickly)
Question 10 of 25
10. Travelers must cross this California desert before they reach the end of the road. It is the _____ Desert?

Answer: (One Word - watch spelling)
Question 11 of 25
11. Who was not a lead character in the CBS TV show named "Route 66"? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. What now famous actress played the love interest of one of the leading men in the TV series "Route 66"? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. The theme song "Route 66" is included on the soundtrack for the movie 'Earth Girls Are Easy'.


Question 14 of 25
14. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that is driest.

Answer: (Two Words -- think multicolored)
Question 15 of 25
15. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that has the most trees.

Answer: (Two Words -- hard as a rock)
Question 16 of 25
16. Comprised of a series of roads, the entire Route 66 was finally paved by what year? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Who was the male star of the movie version of 'The Grapes of Wrath'?

Answer: (Two Words, Full Name or Last Name Only)
Question 18 of 25
18. U-Drop-Inn is really a business in Texas.


Question 19 of 25
19. A jackalope is an animal you might see hopping alongside the road during your trip.


Question 20 of 25
20. Cadillac Ranch is a dude ranch along the Route.


Question 21 of 25
21. What motor court encouraged you to 'Do it in a teepee'? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. There is a step-by-step guidebook that you can follow for around 85% of the original Route.


Question 23 of 25
23. The famed slogan tells you to 'Get your _____ on Route 66'. What do you get? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Which movie cowboy is most often associated with Route 66? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. You should go to www.national66.com to learn more about this exciting roadtrip experience.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in what California city?

Answer: Los Angeles

At the Santa Monica Pier to be exact.
2. Route 66 passes through how many US states?

Answer: 8

IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CA
3. Which state does the road spend the least amount of length in?

Answer: Kansas

4. Which John Steinbeck novel details the adventures of the Joad family as they traveled the Mother Road?

Answer: The Grapes of Wrath

5. Which service station company is famous for having its roots on 66?

Answer: Phillips

The original Phillips 66 station was in McLean, TX and has been restored.
6. According to the song, Route 66 is 'more than ______ miles all the way'. How many?

Answer: 2,000

2,448 to be exact. Although there were several sections that were by passed over the years.
7. Bobby Troup wrote the song "Route 66".

Answer: True

8. What famous husband of Carole Lombard shared a honeymoon suite with her in Oatman, AZ?

Answer: Clark Gable

Oatman is an old prospecting town and was once a Hollywood hideaway, in spite of a town mandate that the local donkeys roam free.
9. This Route 66 town claims to be the hottest spot in the country.

Answer: Needles

10. Travelers must cross this California desert before they reach the end of the road. It is the _____ Desert?

Answer: Mojave

11. Who was not a lead character in the CBS TV show named "Route 66"?

Answer: Chip

The show aired on CBS in the 1960's on Thursday nights. There was also a board game that avid fans could play.
12. What now famous actress played the love interest of one of the leading men in the TV series "Route 66"?

Answer: Barbara Eden

Barbara Eden's character became engaged to Tod in the final episode, curbing his wanderlust.
13. The theme song "Route 66" is included on the soundtrack for the movie 'Earth Girls Are Easy'.

Answer: True

Oddly enough. This catchy little ditty has been recorded by many artists including both Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie.
14. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that is driest.

Answer: Painted Desert

15. When heading through Arizona you will pass through one of two natural wonders. Name the one that has the most trees.

Answer: Petrified Forest

16. Comprised of a series of roads, the entire Route 66 was finally paved by what year?

Answer: 1938

17. Who was the male star of the movie version of 'The Grapes of Wrath'?

Answer: Henry Fonda

18. U-Drop-Inn is really a business in Texas.

Answer: True

It is a restaurant and service station in Shamrock.
19. A jackalope is an animal you might see hopping alongside the road during your trip.

Answer: False

It is a mythical animal, but a Route mascot none the less.
20. Cadillac Ranch is a dude ranch along the Route.

Answer: False

Cadillac Ranch is a monument to travellers. Built in 1974, it comprises of 10 Cadillac models from 1948-1964. It is located in Amarillo.
21. What motor court encouraged you to 'Do it in a teepee'?

Answer: Wigwam Motel

This was actually a small chain. You could take a 'room' in a freestanding cabin shaped like a teepee.
22. There is a step-by-step guidebook that you can follow for around 85% of the original Route.

Answer: True

The book was originally compiled by Jack Rittenhouse and shows current road markers as well as where the original route ran. Also many interesting facts and pitstops are included -- a very historic snapshot of the time.
23. The famed slogan tells you to 'Get your _____ on Route 66'. What do you get?

Answer: Kicks

24. Which movie cowboy is most often associated with Route 66?

Answer: Will Rogers

25. You should go to www.national66.com to learn more about this exciting roadtrip experience.

Answer: True

There are many books and websites available. In my opinion this is a good place to start.
Source: Author rickowp

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