U.S. City Events

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Subject: U.S. CITY EVENTS
Each question asks: "In what U.S. city?" (e.g., The 1996 Summer Olympics were held. Answer: Atlanta.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Lincoln delivered his "Four score and seven years ago" speech.
Answer________

2. The auto race known as "The 500" is held.
Answer________

3. The annual Rose Parade is held.
Answer________

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Elvis Presley died.
Answer________

5. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I have a dream" speech.
Answer________

6. John Dillinger was shot and killed.
Answer________

PH.D. LEVEL

7. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat.
Answer________

8. The Hindenburg airship exploded.
Answer________

9. Joseph Smith was shot and killed.
Answer________

ANSWERS:
1. Gettysburg, Pa.
2. Indianapolis.
3. Pasadena, Calif.
4. Memphis, Tenn.
5. Washington, D.C.
6. Chicago.
7. Montgomery, Ala.
8. Lakehurst, N.J.
9. Carthage, Ill.