Washington D.C., USA — Questions and answers

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What river is Washington, D.C., located on?

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  1. Potomac River ✓
  2. Mississippi River
  3. Colorado River
  4. Hudson River

Answer: Potomac River

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What is the National Cherry Blossom Festival a celebration of?

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  1. American history
  2. Japanese-American friendship ✓
  3. Spring weather
  4. Traditional Japanese snacks

Answer: Japanese-American friendship

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Which branch of the government is hosted in the U.S. Capitol Building?

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  1. The executive branch
  2. The judicial branch
  3. The legislative branch ✓
  4. The military branch

Answer: The legislative branch

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What is Massachusetts Avenue also known as because of all the different countries' buildings there?

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  1. Museum Mile
  2. Restaurant Row
  3. Embassy Row ✓
  4. Shopping Street

Answer: Embassy Row

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What famous sparkling object can you find in the National Museum of Natural History?

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  1. A giant gold coin
  2. The Hope Diamond ✓
  3. A big ruby necklace
  4. A sapphire crown

Answer: The Hope Diamond

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What special ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery?

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  1. A parade
  2. A concert
  3. The Changing of the Guard ✓
  4. A flower show

Answer: The Changing of the Guard

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What famous musician, along with others, once played in the legendary jazz clubs on U Street Corridor?

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  1. Louis Armstrong
  2. Duke Ellington ✓
  3. Miles Davis
  4. Ella Fitzgerald

Answer: Duke Ellington

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What strange item do some visitors claim to find in the grass after seeing the mysterious man at Oak Hill Cemetery?

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  1. An old coin
  2. A shiny button
  3. A mysterious key ✓
  4. A lost glove

Answer: A mysterious key

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What do Washington, D.C.'s monuments and museums serve as reminders of?

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  1. The city's growth
  2. The nation's past and future aspirations ✓
  3. The mayor's office
  4. The newest buildings

Answer: The nation's past and future aspirations

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