Big Trivia On Texas - 2
Do you know enough about Texas? Take this quiz and find out!
- 1.
What branch of the University of Texas is located in Galveston with over 2,500 students?
- A.
Political Science
- B.
Literature
- C.
Hotel And Travel
- D.
Medical
Correct Answer
D. Medical -
- 2.
Galveston Independent School District has how many High Schools?
- A.
Twenty
- B.
One
- C.
Thirteen
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
B. One -
- 3.
What writer helped save the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle from extinction?
- A.
Walter Prescott Webb
- B.
Elmer Kelton
- C.
Stephen King
- D.
James Frank Dobie
Correct Answer
D. James Frank Dobie -
- 4.
Who wrote "In a Narrow Grave : Essays on Texas"?
- A.
John Graves
- B.
James Frank Dobie
- C.
Larry McMurtry
- D.
Roy Bedichek
Correct Answer
C. Larry McMurtry -
- 5.
"Mythic Texas" was written by which author?
- A.
Robert Flynn
- B.
Bryan Woolley
- C.
W. J. Hughes
- D.
Donald Barthelme
Correct Answer
B. Bryan Woolley -
- 6.
Which book is set in West Texas after World War II?
- A.
The Time It Never Rained
- B.
Goodbye To A River
- C.
A Way Of Knowing
- D.
Waltz Across Texas
Correct Answer
C. A Way Of Knowing -
- 7.
Where was award winning writer Larry McMurtry born?
- A.
Galveston, Texas
- B.
Texas City, Texas
- C.
Laredo, Texas
- D.
Archer City, Texas
Correct Answer
D. Archer City, Texas -
- 8.
Whioh of these cities is closest to Dallas?
- A.
Tulsa, OK
- B.
Houston, TX
- C.
Topeka, KS
- D.
Shreveport, LA
Correct Answer
D. Shreveport, LA -
- 9.
Whioh of these cities is closest to Dallas?
- A.
San Antonio, TX
- B.
Austin, TX
- C.
Houston, TX
- D.
Tulsa, OK
Correct Answer
B. Austin, TX -
- 10.
Where was the frozen margarita machine invented?
- A.
Texarkana
- B.
Dallas
- C.
Austin
- D.
San Antonio
Correct Answer
B. Dallas -
- 11.
What street is the Hotel Lawrence on in Dallas?
- A.
North Akard Street
- B.
Maple Avenue
- C.
South Houston Street
- D.
Commerce Street
Correct Answer
C. South Houston Street -
- 12.
Who was the first Hispanic to win Miss Texas title?
- A.
Molly Grubb
- B.
Cathy Castro
- C.
Michelle Martinez
- D.
Yvonne Erwin
Correct Answer
B. Cathy Castro -
- 13.
Which Miss Texas won the Miss Congeniality at the Miss America awards?
- A.
Rebecca Robinson
- B.
Shilah Phillips
- C.
Kristen Blair
- D.
Molly Hazlett
Correct Answer
A. Rebecca Robinson -
- 14.
What is the book "A Dream as Big as Texas" about?
- A.
Football
- B.
Oil Industry
- C.
Miss Texas Pageant
- D.
Ranching
Correct Answer
C. Miss Texas Pageant -
- 15.
What are the school colors for Prarie View A&M University?
- A.
Gold And Yellow
- B.
Black And Blue
- C.
Purple And Gold
- D.
Green And Yellow
Correct Answer
C. Purple And Gold -
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