1.
When did North Parish break away from Reading and become North Reading?
Correct Answer
A. 1853
Explanation
In 1853, North Parish broke away from Reading and became North Reading.
2.
The original Alice M. Barrows School opened in 1964. Who was Alice M. Barrows?
Correct Answer
B. A long-serving principal
Explanation
Alice M. Barrows was a long-serving principal of the school that opened in 1964.
3.
Which of these is NOT the name of a North Reading elementary school?
Correct Answer
C. Flint
Explanation
The given question asks for the name that is NOT a North Reading elementary school. The names "Hood," "Batchelder," and "Little" are all potential names for North Reading elementary schools. However, "Flint" is not a name of a North Reading elementary school. Therefore, "Flint" is the correct answer.
4.
What is on Reading’s town seal?
Correct Answer
B. A mill
Explanation
The town seal of Reading features a mill. This symbolizes the historical significance of mills in the town, possibly indicating that Reading was once known for its milling industry. The mill may also represent the town's connection to agriculture and its rural heritage. Overall, the presence of a mill on the town seal suggests the importance of this industry and its impact on the development of Reading.
5.
Route 62 winds along a number of streets in North Reading. Which of the following streets is Route 62 NOT on in North Reading?
Correct Answer
D. Haverhill Street
Explanation
Route 62 is not on Haverhill Street in North Reading. This is because the question asks for the street that Route 62 is NOT on, and the other three options (Park Street, Lowell Road, and Elm Street) are not excluded. Therefore, the only correct answer is Haverhill Street.
6.
What is the name of the Reading Memorial High School yearbook?
Correct Answer
A. The Pioneer
Explanation
The correct answer is The Pioneer. This is the name of the Reading Memorial High School yearbook.
7.
North Reading once thought of changing its name to McLane in honor of Jared B. McLane. What was his accomplishment?
Correct Answer
B. He was a businessman and elected official.
Explanation
Jared B. McLane's accomplishment was being a businessman and elected official. This can be inferred from the fact that the town of North Reading considered changing its name to McLane in his honor, which suggests that he had a significant impact on the town's development and governance.
8.
Which one of these is NOT a Reading business?
Correct Answer
A. Olde Redding Barber Shop
Explanation
The Olde Redding Barber Shop is not a Reading business because it is a barber shop, which is a service-based business, rather than a business focused on selling or providing reading materials. The other options, The Hitching Post, Everything But the Dog, and The Chocolate Truffle, do not provide enough information to determine if they are Reading businesses or not.
9.
Which one of these is NOT a North Reading business?
Correct Answer
D. Hornets Hive
Explanation
Hornets Hive is not a North Reading business.
10.
The Reading Public Library is in the former Highland School. When did that school open?
Correct Answer
A. 1897
Explanation
The correct answer is 1897. This is the year when the Highland School, which is now the Reading Public Library, opened.