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New Hampshire Trivia — How Well Do You Know the Granite State?
10 questions. No time limit. Scroll down for answers when you're done!
1. New Hampshire's state nickname is "The Granite State." But what is the state's official motto?
A) Live Free or Die
B) North to the Future
C) Strength and Unity
D) Freedom and Unity
2. Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States. How tall is it?
A) 4,802 feet
B) 5,249 feet
C) 6,288 feet
D) 7,012 feet
3. New Hampshire has the shortest ocean coastline of any coastal state in the U.S. Approximately how long is it?
A) 13 miles
B) 18 miles
C) 27 miles
D) 42 miles
4. New Hampshire was one of the original 13 colonies. What number was it in ratifying the U.S. Constitution — a number that made it decisive?
A) 5th
B) 7th
C) 9th
D) 11th
5. Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake. Approximately how many islands does it have?
A) 64
B) 144
C) 274
D) 365
6. Keene, NH once held a Guinness World Record. What was it for?
A) Largest corn maze
B) Most jack-o'-lanterns lit at once
C) Longest hayride
D) Most people in flannel shirts
7. New Hampshire is famous for its apple orchards. Which county is considered the heart of NH apple country?
A) Rockingham County
B) Hillsborough County
C) Grafton County
D) Merrimack County
8. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax. What is this tax advantage sometimes called by residents?
A) The Freedom Dividend
B) The New Hampshire Advantage
C) The Granite Benefit
D) The Live Free Bonus
9. The Kancamagus Highway is one of the most scenic drives in New England. How long is "The Kanc"?
A) 22 miles
B) 34 miles
C) 56 miles
D) 112 miles
10. Portsmouth, NH is one of the oldest cities in the United States. In what year was it founded?
A) 1620
B) 1623
C) 1638
D) 1652
📋 Quiz Answers
No peeking until you're done!
1. A) Live Free or Die — New Hampshire's famous motto was written by General John Stark in 1809 and is the most distinctive state motto in the country.
2. C) 6,288 feet — Mount Washington is famous not only for its height but for having recorded the world's highest surface wind speed (231 mph) for decades.
3. A) 13 miles — New Hampshire has just 13 miles of Atlantic coastline, making it the shortest of any coastal state — but it's packed with beautiful beaches, restaurants, and waterfront communities.
4. C) 9th — New Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution in 1788, which was the critical vote needed to put the Constitution into effect.
5. C) 274 — Lake Winnipesaukee has approximately 274 habitable islands, making it one of the most unique and desirable lake destinations in New England.
6. B) Most jack-o'-lanterns lit at once — Keene's Pumpkin Festival set the world record with over 30,000 lit jack-o'-lanterns in 2003.
7. A) Rockingham County — The Seacoast region and Rockingham County are home to many of NH's most beloved apple orchards and farm stands.
8. B) The New Hampshire Advantage — The "NH Advantage" is a well-known term used to describe the state's favorable tax environment, which attracts residents and businesses from neighboring states.
9. C) 56 miles — The Kancamagus Highway runs 56 miles through the White Mountain National Forest between Lincoln and Conway and is considered one of the top fall foliage drives in the country.
10. B) 1623 — Portsmouth was founded in 1623, making it one of the earliest English settlements in America and one of the oldest cities in the United States.
How Did You Do?
9–10 correct: You're a true Granite Stater! 🏔️
6–8 correct: Solid NH knowledge — well done! 🌲
3–5 correct: Not bad — New Hampshire has more to explore! 🍎
0–2 correct: Time to plan a visit — we can help with that! 🏡
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