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2

What MLB team is based in St. Louis?

The St. Louis Cardinals!

2

What’s the name of the famous toasted dish that’s actually deep-fried that was invented in STL?

Toasted ravioli

2

Which river runs along the city of St. Louis?

The Mississippi River

2

What is the name of WashU’s official mascot?
A. Bearcat
B. Redbird
C. Bear
D. Cardinal

C. Bear

2

Who is the St. Louis rapper known for hits like “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma”?
A. Eminem
B. Jay-Z
C. Nelly
D. Snoop Dogg

C. Nelly

2

 In what year did St. Louis host the Olympics?
A. 1896
B. 1900
C. 1920
D. 1904

D. 1904

2

What is the original name of Panera Bread? 

St. Louis Bread Co.

2

The famous St. Louis Arch was completed in 1965.
A. True
B. False

B. False 
2

Washington University was named after which historical figure?
A. George Washington
B. John Adams
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Abraham Lincoln

A. George Washington

2

The Gateway Arch is NOT the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.

A.True

B. False

B. False

3

Which NFL team used to be based in St. Louis before moving to Los Angeles?

The St. Louis Rams

3

 What fast food restaurant was founded in St. Louis in 1921?

A. White Castle
B. Steak 'n Shake
C. Lion’s Choice
D. Rally’s

A. White Castle

3

 Forest Park is larger than Central Park in New York City.
A. True
B. False

A. True 

3

 In what year was Washington University in St. Louis founded?
A. 1820
B. 1853
C. 1900
D. 1870

B. 1853

3

SZA was born in St. Louis?

A. True

B. False

A. True 

4

Before the St. Louis Blues, what was the name of an early NHL team based in St. Louis?

A. St. Louis Skaters

B. St. Louis Eagles

C. St. Louis Wings

D. St. Louis Ice

B. St. Louis Eagles

4

Which popular soda brand was invented in St. Louis?

A. 7UP 

B. A&W Root Beer

C. Coca-cola 

D. Pepsi

A. 7UP

4

The Old Courthouse in St. Louis is where the Dred Scott case was heard.
A. True
B. False

A. True

4

The WashU campus is home to an extensive collection of art, including works by artists such as Pablo Picasso. What is the name of the museum that houses this collection?
A. The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
B. The St. Louis Art Museum
C. The Contemporary Art Museum
D. The Missouri History Museum

A. The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum


4

The St. Louis Arch was designed by which architect?
A. Frank Lloyd Wright
B. I. M. Pei
C. Eero Saarinen
D. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

C. Eero Saarinen

5

Which famous quarterback once played for the St. Louis Rams and led them to a Super Bowl win?
A. Peyton Manning
B. Tom Brady
C. Kurt Warner
D. Joe Montana

C. Kurt Warner

5

Which frozen dessert treat was famously introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis?

A. Popsicle
B. Ice cream cone
C. Milkshake
D. Snow cone

B. Ice cream cone

5

What major brewery is headquartered in St. Louis?

Anheuser-Busch

5

WashU’s iconic “Danforth Campus” is named after which benefactor?
A. William H. Danforth
B. John Danforth
C. Henry Danforth
D. Edward Danforth

A. William H. Danforth


5

Which St. Louis building is famous for being the site of the first American Olympic Games in 1904?
A. The St. Louis Arena
B. The Old Courthouse
C. The Coliseum
D. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition

D. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition