Quiz On Minnesota
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- 1.
What is the two letter abbreviation for the state of Minnesota?
- A.
ME
- B.
MI
- C.
MN
- D.
MT
Correct Answer
C. MN -
- 2.
Rochester, Minnesota is home to what world-famous medical facility?
- A.
Mayo Clinic
- B.
Mankato Clinic
- C.
International Chiropractic Clinic
- D.
Alliance Clinic
Correct Answer
A. Mayo Clinic -
- 3.
The first automatic pop-up toaster was marketed in June 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota by what name?
- A.
Breadmaster
- B.
Toastmaster
- C.
Bread Heater
- D.
Bread Toaster
Correct Answer
B. Toastmaster -
- 4.
In 1919, what cars did a Minneapolis factory in Minnesota turn out for the first time in the nation?
- A.
Five-Wheeled Cars
- B.
Armored Cars
- C.
Electric Cars
- D.
Air-Conditioned Cars
Correct Answer
B. Armored Cars -
- 5.
What is the state bird and state tree of Minnesota?
- A.
Bluebird And Sugar Maple
- B.
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher And Redbud
- C.
Ring-Necked Pheasant And Black Hills Spruce
- D.
Common Loon And Red Pine
Correct Answer
D. Common Loon And Red Pine -
- 6.
The original name of the settlement that became St. Paul, Minnesota involved which animal's eye?
- A.
Bird's
- B.
Pig's
- C.
Dog's
- D.
Cat's
Correct Answer
B. Pig's -
- 7.
What is claimed to be the world's largest item, created by Francis A. Johnson in Darwin, Minnesota?
- A.
Gum Ball
- B.
Twine Ball
- C.
Rubber Band Ball
- D.
Sports Ball
Correct Answer
B. Twine Ball -
- 8.
The Hormel Company marketed the first canned ham in 1926 in what Minnesota city?
- A.
Roseau
- B.
Austin
- C.
Akeley
- D.
Minneapolis
Correct Answer
B. Austin -
- 9.
Which of the following is NOT a professional sports team based in Minnesota?
- A.
Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
- B.
Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
- C.
Minnesota Wild (NHL)
- D.
Minnesota Cardinals (MLB)
Correct Answer
D. Minnesota Cardinals (MLB)Explanation
The Minnesota Cardinals are not a professional sports team based in Minnesota. The state's Major League Baseball team is the Minnesota Twins. The other options are all Minnesota-based teams: the Minnesota Vikings (NFL - football), the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA - basketball), and the Minnesota Wild (NHL - hockey).Rate this question:
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- 10.
Minnesota with a land area of 79617 square miles is ranked where compared to other states in total land area?
- A.
46th
- B.
18th
- C.
5th
- D.
12th
Correct Answer
D. 12th -
- 11.
When did Minnesota achieve statehood in the USA?
- A.
November 21, 1789
- B.
14-Feb-12
- C.
August 1, 1876
- D.
May 11, 1858
Correct Answer
D. May 11, 1858 -
- 12.
The first open heart surgery and bone marrow transplant in the U.S. were done where in Minnesota?
- A.
St. Cloud State University
- B.
Mayo Clinic
- C.
University Of Minnesota
- D.
Winona State University
Correct Answer
C. University Of Minnesota -
- 13.
The stapler was invented in what Minnesota city?
- A.
Minneapolis
- B.
Avon
- C.
Spring Valley
- D.
Plymouth
Correct Answer
C. Spring Valley -
- 14.
Who invented the first practical water skis in 1922 in Lake City, Minnesota?
- A.
Patsy Sherman
- B.
Edward Lowe
- C.
Alexander Miles
- D.
Ralph Samuelson
Correct Answer
D. RalpH Samuelson -
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