Delaware Multiple Choice Worksheet

What year did Delaware become the first state?

• 1492

• 1787

• 1800

• 1775

What is the capital of Delaware?

• Dover

• Wilmington

• Newark

• Harrington

Why is Delaware called "The First State"?

• First to create a state flag

• First to ratify the U.S. Constitution

• First to have public schools

• First to have trains

Who rode 80+ miles to vote for independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Read

• Caesar Rodney

• George Washington

What is Delaware’s largest city by population?

• Newark

• Dover

• Rehoboth Beach

• Wilmington

How many counties are in Delaware?

• 10

• 3

• 6

• 5

Which of these is NOT a county in Delaware?

• Kent

• Sussex

• Ocean

• New Castle

Which region of the U.S. is Delaware located in?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southeast

What ocean borders Delaware?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Indian

What is Delaware’s state bird?

• Robin

• Blue Hen

• Cardinal

• Bald Eagle