Test your knowledge about the Pine Tree State! This quiz covers a variety of topics, including Maine’s rich history, unique culture, famous landmarks, and notable trivia.
1. Which national park is located in Maine and one of the most-visited in the USA?
Acadia National Park
Great Smoky Mountains
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley
2. Which town is home to Maine's famous Portland Head Light lighthouse?
Cape Elizabeth
Boothbay Harbor
Ogunquit
Kennebunkport
3. In which year did Maine become a state of the United States?
1821
1822
1819
1820
4. Which seafood is Maine famously known for producing?
Scallops
Lobster
Clams
Mussels
5. Which Maine city is known for the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival?
Lewiston
Waterville
Portland
Brunswick
6. What is an annual cultural event celebrated in Lewiston, Maine, involving hot air balloons?
Harvest Festival
Great Falls Balloon Festival
Lobster Festival
Maple Syrup Festival
7. What is the capital city of Maine?
Lewiston
Bangor
Portland
Augusta
8. Which river runs through the city of Lewiston, Maine?
Androscoggin River
Penobscot River
Piscataqua River
Kennebec River
9. Which famous author's home is a notable landmark located in Bangor, Maine?
Harriet Beecher Stowe's House
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's House
Stephen King's House
E. B. White's House
10. Which Native American culture is most prevalent in the St. John Valley of Maine?
Abenaki
Mi'kmaq
Wabanaki
Passamaquoddy
11. What historic artifact is found at Fort Knox State Historic Site in Maine?
Colonial Era Maps
Ironclad Ships
Revolutionary War Cannons
Civil War Cannons
12. Which state symbol of Maine was established in 1820?