Quiz-Tree

Northeast States

From the Atlantic coast to the Green Mountains, how well do you know the Northeast? These quizzes cover the region's states with a steady stream of local trivia.

Northeast States Trivia

Each quiz takes on one state, spanning Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You will work through fill-in-the-blank and true or false questions about capitals, nicknames, famous residents, and historical firsts. You will run into Pennsylvania's claim to the banana split, New Jersey's record number of diners, and the brief moment New York City served as the nation's capital.

These sets sit at an intermediate level and make a friendly way to explore the original corner of the country. Each state stands on its own, so you can dip in wherever your curiosity takes you, and the mix of history and local color keeps even a long list of states from feeling repetitive.

Did You Know?

Two of the world's most popular sports were born in the same state. Both basketball and volleyball were invented in Massachusetts, within a few years and a few miles of each other.

Maine holds a quiet language record. It is the only US state with a name that is just one syllable long, the sort of thing you never notice until someone points it out, and roughly ninety percent of the state is covered in forest.

How the Quizzes Work

Each quiz is short, about five minutes, and you can repeat any of the 11 sets whenever a state's facts start to fade. Tackling one state at a time makes the whole region easy to absorb, and each state earns its own quick round, so the region adds up fast. Ready to explore the Northeast? Try the free interactive geography quizzes and choose a state.

7. Connecticut Fun Facts

Get to know Connecticut, the Constitution State, in this 12-question trivia quiz. It mixes fill-in-the-blank with true or false items, and you will see prompts like What is the capital of Connecticut? and What is the official state insect of Connecticut?, so it stays light and approachable. One fact that tends to surprise people is that the very first telephone directory printed here listed only 50 names, back when almost nobody owned a phone. You will also run into the dictionary author born in the state and a bit of submarine history. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 54% (everyone)

8. Delaware Fun Facts

This 12-question quiz puts the spotlight on Delaware, the First State. You will work through a blend of fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with questions such as What is the capital city of Delaware? and What is the largest city in Delaware?, making it a friendly overview. Here is something most people do not expect: Delaware has only three counties, the fewest of any state in the country. You will also meet the curved Twelve-Mile Circle border and find out why this small state ratified the Constitution before anyone else. Recommended level: intermediate.

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22. Maine Fun Facts

How well do you know Maine, the Pine Tree State? This 12-question trivia quiz puts it to the test. You will tackle fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with prompts like What is the capital of Maine? and What place in the US receives the first rays of the morning sun?. A quirky language fact is that Maine is the only US state with a name that is just one syllable long. You will also find out that roughly ninety percent of the state is covered in forest. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 83% (everyone)

23. Maryland Fun Facts

This 10-question quiz covers trivia about Maryland, the Free State. It pairs fill-in-the-blank prompts with true or false ones, such as What is the largest city in Maryland? and Who was the famous baseball player that was born in Maryland? A surprising piece of history is that Annapolis, the state capital, once briefly served as the capital of the entire United States. You will also meet the man who wrote the national anthem and learn about the country's first dental school. Recommended level: intermediate.

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24. Massachusetts Fun Facts

Take on this 12-question trivia quiz all about Massachusetts, the Bay State. You will work through fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with questions like What is the largest city and the capital of Massachusetts? and Name the first university in the US that is located in Massachusetts.. A fun sports fact is that two hugely popular games, basketball and volleyball, were both invented right here in Massachusetts. You will also come across a house in one small town that was built almost entirely out of newspaper. Recommended level: intermediate.

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32. New Hampshire Fun Facts

Spend 10 questions getting to know New Hampshire, the Granite State. This trivia quiz blends fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with questions like What is the capital of New Hampshire? and New Hampshire was named after a town in ___., so it is a friendly read. A charming fact is that the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb was written by Sarah Josepha Hale of New Hampshire. You will also learn which president was born there and that the first American to travel in space came from the state. Recommended level: intermediate.

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33. New Jersey Fun Facts

This 12-question quiz digs into New Jersey, the Garden State. It mixes fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with prompts like What is the capital of New Jersey? and Name the famous basketball player who was born in New Jersey., so it is a fun overview. A fact that surprises people is that New Jersey has more diners than anywhere else in the world. You will also learn which sport was first played in Hoboken and which singers were born in the state. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 80% (everyone)

35. New York Fun Facts

This 11-question quiz serves up trivia about New York, the Empire State. It pairs fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with prompts like What is the capital of New York? and What is the most populous city in the US?, so it is a lively read. A fact that catches people out is that New York City once served as the very first capital of the United States. You will also meet the largest state park in the lower 48 and a famous waterfall on the Canadian border. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 78% (everyone)

40. Pennsylvania Fun Facts

Curious about Pennsylvania? This 11-question quiz covers the Keystone State. It brings together fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with questions like What is the capital of Pennsylvania? and What kind of vaccine was invented in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1952?, so it is a fun read. A sweeter fact among all the history is that the banana split was invented in Pennsylvania in 1904. You will also revisit where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the time Philadelphia served as the US capital. Recommended level: intermediate.

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41. Rhode Island Fun Facts

This 11-question quiz takes a tour of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. It combines fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with prompts like What is the largest city and the capital of Rhode Island? and Rhode Island is divided into ___ counties., so it is a quick overview. A fun contrast is that Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare independence, yet the last to ratify the Constitution. You will also meet the oldest carousel in the country and learn which sport was first played in Newport. Recommended level: intermediate.

score: 61% (everyone)

47. Vermont Fun Facts

This 12-question quiz wanders through Vermont, the Green Mountain State. It mixes fill-in-the-blank and true or false items, with prompts like What is the largest city in Vermont? and The name Vermont came from French words that mean ___., so it is an easygoing tour. A surprising literary fact is that author Rudyard Kipling came up with a version of snow golf while living in Vermont. You will also learn which sweet product the state leads the country in making and how small its capital is. Recommended level: intermediate.

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