Interesting Quiz On Texas - 2 | Attempts: 105

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Cambronbill3

Cambronbill3

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 2461 | Total Attempts: 1,135,777

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 105 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022

Questions

Settings

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Difficulty

Sequential Easy First Hard First

Play as

Quiz Flashcard

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

Brush your knowledge on Texas with these quiz questions and score a perfect.

Questions and Answers

1.

What Texas city is home to Radio Shack's headquarters?
- A.
  
  Laredo
- B.
  
  Fort Worth
- C.
  
  Houston
- D.
  
  Pecos
Correct Answer
B. Fort Worth
2.

Which of these retail businesses is headquarted in Grapevine, Texas?
- A.
  
  Wendys
- B.
  
  GameStop
- C.
  
  The Gap
- D.
  
  JC Penny
Correct Answer
B. GameStop
3.

What city was designated the best place to live in the Western U.S. by CNN Money magazine in 2005?
- A.
  
  Houston
- B.
  
  Plano
- C.
  
  Irving
- D.
  
  Dallas
Correct Answer
B. Plano
4.

In what city was aviator, movie producer Howard Hughes born?
- A.
  
  Houston
- B.
  
  El Paso
- C.
  
  Laredo
- D.
  
  Dallas
Correct Answer
A. Houston
5.

Which of these comedic perfomers was born in Texas?
- A.
  
  Mike Myers
- B.
  
  Goerge Carlin
- C.
  
  Adam Sandler
- D.
  
  Carol Burnett
Correct Answer
D. Carol Burnett
6.

Which TV News anchorman was a student at the University of Texas?
- A.
  
  Peter Jennings
- B.
  
  Dan Rather
- C.
  
  Walter Cronkite
- D.
  
  Wolf Blitzer
Correct Answer
C. Walter Cronkite
7.

Where did Ross Perot announce his first presidential run?
- A.
  
  At A Rangers Game
- B.
  
  Austin, Texas
- C.
  
  At A Rodeo
- D.
  
  Larry King Live
Correct Answer
D. Larry King Live
8.

Where was actress Eva Longoria born?
- A.
  
  Fort Worth
- B.
  
  Corpus Christi
- C.
  
  Laredo
- D.
  
  San Antonio
Correct Answer
B. Corpus Christi
9.

Where were Tony Parker and Eva Longoria married?
- A.
  
  Dallas City Hall
- B.
  
  Las Vegas
- C.
  
  San Antonio Church
- D.
  
  Paris City Hall
Correct Answer
D. Paris City Hall
10.

Which of these landmarks is in San Antonio?
- A.
  
  King Ranch
- B.
  
  Fort Concho
- C.
  
  Espada Aqueduct
- D.
  
  Dealey Plaza
Correct Answer
C. Espada Aqueduct
11.

Where is the Resaca De La Palma Battlefield located?
- A.
  
  Goliad
- B.
  
  Houston
- C.
  
  Plainview
- D.
  
  Brownsville
Correct Answer
D. Brownsville
12.

Where is the Strand National Historic Landmark District?
- A.
  
  Corpus Christi
- B.
  
  Brownsville
- C.
  
  Dallas
- D.
  
  Galveston
Correct Answer
D. Galveston
13.

Pelican Island is located in which Texas county?
- A.
  
  Galveston County
- B.
  
  Archer County
- C.
  
  Brown County
- D.
  
  El Paso County
Correct Answer
A. Galveston County
14.

What year did Southern Methodist University open its doors in Dallas?
- A.
  
  1815
- B.
  
  1933
- C.
  
  1965
- D.
  
  1915
Correct Answer
D. 1915
15.

What date did the Hurricane of 1900 make landfall?
- A.
  
  September 28th
- B.
  
  July 4th
- C.
  
  September 8th
- D.
  
  October 12th
Correct Answer
C. September 8th

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 20, 2022

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
May 19, 2015

Quiz Created by
Cambronbill3

Interesting Quiz On Texas - 2

What Texas city is home to Radio Shack's headquarters?

Which of these retail businesses is headquarted in Grapevine, Texas?

What city was designated the best place to live in the Western U.S. by CNN Money magazine in 2005?

In what city was aviator, movie producer Howard Hughes born?

Which of these comedic perfomers was born in Texas?

Which TV News anchorman was a student at the University of Texas?

Where did Ross Perot announce his first presidential run?

Where was actress Eva Longoria born?

Where were Tony Parker and Eva Longoria married?

Which of these landmarks is in San Antonio?

Where is the Resaca De La Palma Battlefield located?

Where is the Strand National Historic Landmark District?

Pelican Island is located in which Texas county?

What year did Southern Methodist University open its doors in Dallas?

What date did the Hurricane of 1900 make landfall?