Do You Know Texas?
Take this quiz and find out how well do you know about Texas!
- 1.
The Texas State Capitol in Austin is designed to look like what notable Washington, D. C. building?
- A.
The Capitol
- B.
The Smithsonian Institute
- C.
The White House
- D.
The Lincoln Memorial
Correct Answer
A. The Capitol -
- 2.
In what month is the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held at Reliant Stadium?
- A.
December
- B.
July
- C.
March
- D.
August
Correct Answer
C. March -
- 3.
What film director of "The Royal Tennenbaums" and "Rushmore" graduated Houston's St. John's High School?
- A.
Ed Burns
- B.
Wes Anderson
- C.
Kevin Smith
- D.
Spike Jonze
Correct Answer
B. Wes Anderson -
- 4.
The Lynchburg Ferry carries passengers from Baytown over what body of water?
- A.
St. Mary's Sound
- B.
San Jacinto River
- C.
Buffalo Bayou
- D.
Houston Ship Channel
Correct Answer
B. San Jacinto River -
- 5.
What star of "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" graduated Houston's Waltrip High School in 1971?
- A.
Patrick Swayze
- B.
Jennifer Grey
- C.
Whoopi Goldberg
- D.
Demi Moore
Correct Answer
A. Patrick Swayze -
- 6.
In what county is Arlington, Texas?
- A.
Collin County
- B.
Dallas County
- C.
Nueces County
- D.
Travis County
Correct Answer
D. Travis County -
- 7.
In what Texas county is the city of Plano?
- A.
Tarrant County
- B.
Nueces County
- C.
Travis County
- D.
Collin County
Correct Answer
D. Collin County -
- 8.
Who founded the Tejano Restauarant in 1981?
- A.
Claude 么Poppy" Cuellar
- B.
Jose Cuervo
- C.
John Wayne
- D.
Lou Carrol
Correct Answer
A. Claude 么Poppy" Cuellar -
- 9.
What famous actor's father was convicted of killing San Antonio federal judge John Wood Jr?
- A.
Jeff Bridges
- B.
Woody Harrelson
- C.
Burt Reynolds
- D.
Clint Eastwood
Correct Answer
B. Woody Harrelson -
- 10.
Who was a founder of Houston's Enron Corporation?
- A.
Lou Maysel
- B.
Kenneth Lay
- C.
Bill Gates
- D.
Travis Long
Correct Answer
B. Kenneth Lay -
- 11.
What airline was incorporated in Texas and beagn serving customers on June 18, 1971?
- A.
Spirit Airlines
- B.
American Airlines
- C.
Jet Blue
- D.
Southwest Airlines
Correct Answer
D. Southwest Airlines -
- 12.
What are the school colors for Texas Christian University?
- A.
Blue And Grey
- B.
Red And Blue
- C.
Purple And White
- D.
Red And White
Correct Answer
C. Purple And White -
- 13.
What is the name of the Fort in San Angelo, Texas?
- A.
Fort Knox
- B.
Fort Dix
- C.
Fort Lauderdale
- D.
Fort Concho
Correct Answer
D. Fort Concho -
- 14.
What Texas based company is known for developing semiconductors and computer technology?
- A.
Dell Computers
- B.
Oracle
- C.
Apple
- D.
Texas Instruments
Correct Answer
D. Texas Instruments -
- 15.
What retail chain was founded as Babbage's in Dallas in 1984?
- A.
GameStop
- B.
Subway
- C.
Best Buy
- D.
Radio Shack
Correct Answer
A. GameStop -
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