Q 01/05

Which city serves as Vermont's state capital?

A) Burlington

B) Montpelier

C) Rutland

D) Bennington

Answer · why

B) Montpelier

Montpelier is the smallest city to serve as a US state capital.

Q 02/05

What is Vermont's official nickname?

A) The Green Mountain State

B) The Empire State

C) The Pine Tree State

D) The Granite State

Answer · why

A) The Green Mountain State

Vermont's nickname is The Green Mountain State; the state name itself comes from the French 'vert mont', green mountain, suggested in 1777 by Thomas Y...

Q 03/05

Which horse breed, developed in Vermont, became the official state animal in 1961?

A) Arabian Horse

B) Quarter Horse

C) Appaloosa

D) Morgan Horse

Answer · why

D) Morgan Horse

The Morgan Horse is also Massachusetts's state horse, since 1970; it is known for versatility and a gentle temperament.

Q 04/05

In what year did Vermont become the 14th state, the first admitted after the original 13 colonies?

A) 1788

B) 1776

C) 1803

D) 1791

Answer · why

D) 1791

1791: Congress acted on February 18 to admit Vermont as of March 4.

Q 05/05

What is the highest natural point in Vermont?

A) Mount Ellen

B) Camel's Hump

C) Killington Peak

D) Mount Mansfield

Answer · why

D) Mount Mansfield

Mount Mansfield's 'chin', not its 'forehead', is the highest point.