Kentucky Kwiz

Test your knowledge of our beloved Commonwealth. To find out how you fared, see page 6. KENTUCKY AND WASHINGTON, D.C., CONNECTIONS

1. After the British captured Washington during the War of 1812, they attacked

Fort McHenry in Baltimore. How many stars were on the United States flag that flew over the fort during the attack?

A. 13 B. 15 C. 18

2. During the War of 1812, Francis Scott

Key, a D.C. attorney, wrote a poem that became the lyrics of the U.S. national anthem after he witnessed the Battle of

Baltimore on an American truce ship.

How many stripes were on the flag that

Key called “The Star-Spangled Banner”? A. 13 B. 15 C. 18

3. Which president vetoed a proposal to build a road from Lexington to

Maysville, claiming that funding such intrastate infrastructure projects with federal money was unconstitutional? A. John Quincy Adams B. James K. Polk C. Andrew Jackson

4. In the U.S. Capitol, each state can place two statues honoring its heroes or statesmen. Henry Clay is represented by one of Kentucky’s statues. Who is immortalized by the other?

A. Daniel Boone B. Abraham Lincoln C. Ephraim McDowell

5. When Mary Todd Lincoln was First Lady in the White House, she enjoyed hosting dinners to dignitaries, politicians and influential citizens. How did she fund these events?

A. Tapping into reserves designated for the Union Army B. Donations from wealthy benefactors C. Using money for maintaining the White

House grounds

6. During the presidential election of 1824, the House of Representatives selected the winner since no candidate had received enough votes in the Electoral College. Who was the designated winner? A. John Quincy Adams B. Andrew Jackson C. Henry Clay

7. Before AMTRAK, the C&O Railroad ran daily passenger service directly from

Washington to Louisville. The train was known by what name? A. The George Washington B. The Falls City Limited C. The Blue Grass Express

8. Lake Barkley in western Kentucky is named for Alben W. Barkley of

McCracken County. What was the highest federal government position

Barkley held while in Washington? A. Secretary of State B. Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate C. Vice President

9. In 1966, the University of Kentucky was runner-up in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which was played outside of Washington, D.C., in

College Park, Maryland. What team won the national championship? A. Duke University B. UCLA C. Texas Western College

10. In 1850, Kentucky donated a stone for inclusion in the Washington Monument. What was engraved on the stone?

A. “It Came from Kentucky” B. “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” C. “Kentucky Will Be the Last to Give Up the Union”

11. When it comes to favorite alcoholic drinks, which U.S. president preferred Kentucky bourbon? A. Dwight Eisenhower B. Harry Truman C. Barack Obama

12. What U.S. president, who fell ill at a rally on July 4 by the Washington Monument and died five days later, is buried in Kentucky? A. Zachary Taylor B. Franklin Pierce C. Abraham Lincoln

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