Summer 2024 Quiz

 Which US state has the average hottest temperature?

• Arizona

• Nevada

• Texas

• Florida

Answer explanation

Florida is the US state with the average hottest temperature, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

In what year were the first modern Summer Olympic games held?

• 1892

• 1896

• 1900

• 1904

Answer explanation

The first modern Summer Olympic games were held in 1896, making the correct answer choice 1896.

The bikini got its name from a hydrogen bomb testing site?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True - The bikini was named after the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, where the US conducted nuclear tests, including the hydrogen bomb. The revealing swimsuit was meant to cause a similar 'explosive' reaction.

Which is the most popular ice pop flavor in the U.S.?

• Grape

• Lime

• Orange

• Cherry

Answer explanation

Cherry is the most popular ice pop flavor in the U.S., making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the highest grossing summer blockbuster of all time?

• Jaws

• Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

• Avengers: Endgame

• ET

Answer explanation

The highest grossing summer blockbuster of all time is Avengers: Endgame.

Which President hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

• Lyndon B Johnson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• FDR

Answer explanation

Lyndon B Johnson hosted the first barbecue at the White House.

What is the location of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July parade?

• Philadelphia, PA

• Boston, MA

• Hampton, VA

• Bristol, RI

Answer explanation

The location of the nation's oldest Fourth of July parade is in Bristol, RI.

Los Angeles residents consumer more hot dogs than any other US city

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Los Angeles residents consume more hot dogs than any other US city, making the statement true.

How old is the oldest mosquito fossil?

• 300 Million years old

• 150 Million years old

• 79 Million years old

• 50 Million years old

Answer explanation

The oldest mosquito fossil is 79 million years old, making it the correct choice among the given options.

What is the longest beach in the US?

• Virginia Beach , VA

• Long Beach, WA

• Padre Island , TX

• Grand Strancd, SC

Answer explanation

The longest beach in the US is Long Beach, WA.