States of New England
Famous People
Place in History
State Nicknames & Slogans
Natural Places
100

THIS state has the most people of the New England states...

What is "Massachusetts"?  (Close to 7 million people. The next biggest state, Connecticut, has roughly half as many people or 3.5 million)

100

HIS real name was "Theodore Geissel" and HE was arguably the world's most famous writer of children's books.  He wrote "The Cat in the Hat" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"...

Who is "Dr. Seuss"?

100
HE was the 2nd son of the US Ambassador to England, and our nation's 35th president (1961-1963)...
Who is "John F. Kennedy"?
100

"The Bay State"

What is "Massachusetts"?

100

The Ocean which borders the eastern coast of New England...

What is the "Atlantic Ocean"?

200

THIS state's capital is Providence...

What is "Rhode Island"?

200

HE was born in Concord, Massachusetts in 1962, and starred on "The Office" as Michael Scott.  HE owns the "Marshfield Hills General Store" which is less than a half mile from the Highland Street Cardinal Cushing house...

Who is "Steve Carell"?

200

Because of its huge role in the American Revolutionary War, THIS city is known as "The Cradle of Liberty"...

What is "Boston"?

200

"The Ocean State" and "The Biggest Little State in the Union"...

What is "Rhode Island"?

200

This region of Massachusetts is best known for its beaches.  The town of Barnstable and the village of Hyannis are located here.  Provincetown is located at its tip...

What is "Cape Cod"?

300

THIS area, once part of the state of Massachusetts, became a state in 1820 as part of "The Missouri Compromise"...

What is "Maine"?

300

HE was one of the 2 stars of the movie, "Good Will Hunting".   Both of THESE stars come from Cambridge, Massachusetts...

Who are "Ben Affleck" and "Matt Damon"?

300

THESE 2 battles were the start of the American Revolutionary War...

What are "The Battles of Lexington & Concord"?

300

"The Granite State"

What is "New Hampshire"?

300

The mountain area which New Hampshire is known for...

What are "The White Mountains"?

400

THIS state became the 14th state admitted to the Union, in 1790.  Its capital is Montpelier, the smallest capital city in the United States...

What is "Vermont"?

400

HE was born in Boston, Massachusetts and his most famous acting role is as "Captain America"...

Who is "Chris Evans"?

400

THIS future 30th president of the United States (1923-1929), was the 48th Governor of Massachusetts...

Who is "Calvin Coolidge"?

400

"The Green Mountain State"

What is "Vermont"?

400

The largest body of fresh water in New Hampshire...

What is "Lake Winnipesaukee"?

500

THIS state is known as the center of the insurance industry...

What is "Connecticut"?

500

Names of 2 of the 4 players on "The Mount Rushmore of New England Sports," according to The Sporting News. The 4 represent each of the 4 major sports teams in New England (Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Football)...

Who are "Bobby Orr"  "Bill Russell"   "Ted Williams"   "Tom Brady" ????

500

THIS famous American poet (1874-1963) lived most of his life in New England.  He is the only poet to receive 4 Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry.  His most famous poem is "The Road Not Taken"...

Who is "Robert Frost"?

500

"The Way Life Should Be"  and  "The Pine Tree State"...

What is "Maine"?

500

The mountain area which Vermont is known for...

What are "The Green Mountains"?

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