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100
The state fruit of Washington grows on trees and people normally pick them in the fall. Some types are Red Delicious and Granny Smith
What is an Apple
100
This now-giant coffee chain was first opened in Seattle, Washington
What is Starbucks
100
Washington state was named after this US president
Who is George Washington
100
The richest man in the world, also the CEO of Microsoft, lives in Washington
Who is Bill Gates
100
This city is the capital of Washington
What is Olympia
200
In this style of dance you must "swing your partner round and round!" (Washington's state dance)
What is Square Dancing
200
This website is used for online shopping and is the name of the famous rainforest in South America located right below the equator
What is Amazon.com
200
Washington was one of the later states to enter the union, it has this rank
What is 42
200
The late lead singer of Nirvana was born and bred in Washington state
Who is Kurt Cobain
200
Seattle was the first US city to play a song on the Radio by this famous British male band that was popular in 1960's
Who are the Beatles
300
Washington's state bird has recently been in the title of a notoriously long book by Donna Tartt
What is a Goldfinch?
300
This world-known directory is similar to the phone book, but a different color and now made into a website
What is WhitePages.com
300
Washington state adopted the current constitution in this year (hint: it was during the 1880's)
When is 1889
300
This famous singer (and Washington native) sang the songs "White Christmas" and covered the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"
Who is Bing Crosby
300
Seattle was the first city to put its policemen on this form of transportation
What are bicycles
400
Washington's state fossil looks like a furry elephant and was featured in the movie "Ice Age"
What is a (Columbian) Mammoth
400
This game, invented in Washington, is played by a person drawing a card with a word and then drawing it for the others players to guess in a time limit
What is Pictionary
400
This volcano erupted in 1980 and was the deadliest volcanic eruption in US history
What is Mount St. Helens
400
The Washington-born electric guitar player is known as one of the most influential guitarists in Music history. He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of his songs is "Purple Haze"
Who is Jimi Hendrix
400
This percent of the US's glacial ice is found in Washington State (hint: it is a high number)
What is 80%
500
Washington's state insect is also known as the "mosquito hawk"
What is the Green Darner Dragonfly
500
This phone service company was based in the greater Seattle area
What is T-Mobile
500
Washington was settled in this year
When is 1853
500
This well-know producer produced both versions of "We are the World" with Lionel Richie
Who is Quincy Jones
500
The name of Washington's state song
What is "Washington, My Home"
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