U.S. Musical States
Patti Page was “dancin’ with her darlin’” to this state’s waltz.
What is Tennessee?
Name two of the three things that, according to the rhyme, little girls are made of.
A “colorful” way to say fainted, as in lost consciousness.
What is "blacked out?"
Born pure white, this dog starts to develop its spots at about three weeks old.
What is a dalmatian?
Ralph ______ Bacall
Who is Lauren?
Ralph Lauren / Lauren Bacall
“Just an old sweet song” kept this state on Ray Charles’ mind.
What is "Georgia"?
Name two of the three things that "little boys are made of."
What are snakes, snails, and puppy dog tails?
This color is ascribed to US states that have similar levels of support for both political parties.
What is purple?
(a combination of blue and red for Democrats and Republicans, respectively)
This dog was bred to keep its legs short so that it could follow a badger into its burrow.
What is a dachshund?
John ______ Newton
Who is Wayne?
John Wayne / Wayne Newton
This famous folk song, often associated with Texas pride and a mysterious woman from the 19th century, includes a flower in its title and became popular during the Civil War era.
What is "The Yellow Rose of Texas"?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!! Name two of the three wise men that visited the baby Jesus on the day he was born.
Who are Caspar, Melchoir, and Balthazar?
This "color" phrase describes something that happens very rarely.
What is Once in a Blue Moon?
In an effort to counter the fighting reputation of this dog breed, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals renamed them St. Francis Terriers.
What is a Pitt Bull?
Michael _______ MacArthur
Who is Douglas?
Michael Douglas / Douglas MacArthur
According to country singer George Strait, all his exes live here, so he hangs his hat in Tennessee.
What is Texas?
Name two of the three stooges.
Who are Moe, Larry, and Curly?
(Also accepted: Shemp)
Popularized in a 1973 song, these decorations are used in neighborhoods across the US to welcome soldiers back from overseas.
What are yellow ribbons?
Marmaduke, who was introduced on the comic pages in 1954, is this breed of dog.
What is a Great Dane?
Jason ______ Hamilton
Who is Alexander?
Jason Alexander / Alexander Hamilton
Jo Stafford liked “fallen leaves of sycamore and ski trails on a mountainside” in this state.
What is Vermont?
Name two of the three races that make up the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.
What is the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes?
The flags of many countries contain only the colors red and white; can you name two of them?
Possible answers: What is Austria, Canada, Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Peru, Poland, Switzerland, and Turkey?
This was Marie Antoinette’s favorite breed of dog. Its name is French for “butterfly,” because its ears supposedly look like butterfly wings.
What is a papillon?
Hank ______ Sorkin
Who is Aaron?
Hank Aaron / Aaron Sorkin