Axman States
and Cities
and Cities
This state is home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World (the only one located within the United States).
Arizona (The Grand Canyon)
Where was Grandma-Great (Emily Ruth) born?
London, England
The city in Germany where Klaus grew up.
Bielefeld
The city in New Zealand where Joan grew up.
Christchurch
How old was Reid when Tonia broke his leg?
6 years old
This city is where Joan and Klaus had their first date.
Los Angeles, CA (at the L.A. Temple)
Oma's grandmothers (Ann Battensby and Rose Mary Clark) were both born in England, and they were both living where when they died?
Christchurch, New Zealand
When does Saint Nicholas visit German children?
The night before December 6th.
A meringue-based dessert with fruit on top that New Zealand is famous for.
Pavlova
What year did the Axman family move from Sandy, UT to Bremerton, Washington?
1990
This state has 9,322,000 acres of roadless wilderness, more than any other state except Alaska.
Idaho
What are all of Opa's middle names?
Dieter Gottfried Wilhelm
This German castle inspired Disney's Cinderella castle (the castle in Disney's logo).
Neuschwanstein
For which wedding anniversary did Joan and Klaus visit New Zealand?
25th anniversary
Which family members worked at Dairy Queen in Bremerton?
Mom, Chad, Tonia, and Reid
This state is home to the world’s largest hot springs pool. This colossal pool can comfortably accommodate over a thousand bathers at any given time.
Colorado (Glenwood Springs)
Ann Battensby, the mother of Reginald Wilton, was a member of what profession in London?
She was a midwife.
What does a traditional German evening meal (Abendessen) consist of?
Sliced bread, cold cut meats, cheeses, sometimes pickles and cold salads/vegetables
What type of meat is most commonly eaten in New Zealand?
Lamb
What breed of dog were the family pets, Chinook and Sharbuck?
Samoyed
Pickleball was invented in this state.
Washington
Oma's and Opa's parents all survived which global pandemic (that killed roughly 50 million people)?
1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic
The German city where Klaus and Reid both spent time on their missions.
Kassel
The name of the river that runs through the middle of the city of Christchurch.
Avon
How many grandchildren and great-grandchildren do Joan and Klaus have?
26 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren