Q 01/05

Washington was admitted to the Union in 1889 as which numbered state?

A) 42nd

B) 43rd

C) 45th

D) 47th

Answer · why

A) 42nd

It is the only state named after a U.S. president.

Q 02/05

Washington Territory was almost given what name before it honoured a president?

A) Cascadia

B) Tacoma

C) Columbia

D) Rainier

Answer · why

C) Columbia

A Kentucky congressman thought that name too close to the District of Columbia, so the territory was named for George Washington instead.

Q 03/05

What is the capital of Washington state?

A) Seattle

B) Olympia

C) Spokane

D) Tacoma

Answer · why

B) Olympia

It was named the territorial capital in 1853; Seattle is the most populous city.

Q 04/05

Washington's widely used nickname is what?

A) The Emerald State

B) The Rainy State

C) The Pacific State

D) The Evergreen State

Answer · why

D) The Evergreen State

It was proposed in 1890 but, despite appearing on licence plates, has never been formally adopted.

Q 05/05

Washington is the largest U.S. producer of which fruit?

A) Oranges

B) Peaches

C) Apples

D) Bananas

Answer · why

C) Apples

It also leads the nation in hops, pears, blueberries and sweet cherries.