State Nicknames
The Lone Star State
What is Texas?
A vertical takeoff by an aircraft or a rocket
What is a liftoff?
This Roman city was buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD
What is Pompeii?
Before turning to the dark side, this was Darth Vader’s name.
What is Anakin Skywalker?
Refers to the hot, sultry days of summer
What is Dog Days?
The Aloha State
What is Hawaii?
A commonly used seasoning made from dried berries that’s used to add flavor and mild heat to food
What is Pepper?
The big island of the Hawaiian island chain is one of the world’s most active and last erupted in 2023
What is Kilauea?
This Jedi Master is famous for his small size, green skin, and wise sayings
Who is Yoda?
The final event in a series of unpleasant occurrences that leads someone to reach their limit
What is the last straw?
The Golden State
What is California?
Agreement or conformity to a rule
What is Accordance?
This volcano in Washington state erupted violently on May 18, 1980.
What is Mount St. Helens?
Many jedi lost their lives after chancellor Palpatine issued this order?
What is Order 66?
Refers to misfortune or adversity that someone experiences
What is Hard Luck?
The Hawkeye State
What is Iowa?
A woman's shoe with a thin, high tapering heel
What is a Stiletto?
Over 36,000 people died in 1883 when this volcano exploded in Indonesia.
What is Krakatoa?
Samuel L. Jackson, who played Mace Windu, requested his lightsaber to be this color
What is Purple?
Refers to someone that is old-fashioned or traditional
What is Old School?
The Beehive State
What is Utah?
A protective casing spun by the larvae of certain insects
What is a Cocoon?
Tambora’s 1815 eruption led to this ominous-sounding year in 1816
What is The Year Without a Summer?
This volcanic planet is the site of the legendary duel between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in Revenge of the Sith
What is Mustafar?
A harsh reality that is distasteful or painful to accept
What is The Ugly Truth?