Spokane, Washington Trivia Quiz

1. 1) What is the meaning of the city’s name ‘Spokane’?

   • River People
   • Children of the Sun
   • Valley of Pines
   • Place of Waterfalls

2. 2) What is the main river that flows through Spokane?

   • Columbia River
   • Spokane River
   • Snake River
   • Yakima River

3. 3) What is the state bird of Washington?

   • American Goldfinch
   • Willow Goldfinch
   • Steller’s Jay
   • Barn Swallow

4. 4) Which mountain range lies near the city of Spokane?

   • Selkirk Mountains
   • Olympic Mountains
   • Cascades Mountains
   • Blue Mountains

5. 5) What is the nickname of Washington?

   • The Evergreen State
   • The Evergreen State
   • The Chinook State
   • The Rainy State

6. 6) Which historic neighborhood in Spokane is known for its diverse architecture and vibrant arts scene?

   • Indian Trail
   • Emerson-Garfield
   • Browne’s Addition
   • Peaceful Valley

7. 7) What is the name of the major healthcare facility in Spokane?

   • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
   • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
   • Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center
   • Providence Holy Family Hospital

8. 8) Which minor league baseball team is associated with the city of Spokane?

   • Spokane Black Bears
   • Spokane Indians
   • Spokane Bears
   • Spokane Rivermen

9. 9) What is the highest point in Washington, located in the North Cascades?

   • Mount Adams
   • Mount Rainier
   • Mount St. Helens
   • Mount Olympus

10. 10) Which famous American author, known for his novels “Sometimes a Great Notion” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” was born near Spokane?

    • Tom Robbins
    • Ken Kesey
    • Sherman Alexie
    • Molly Gloss

You’re a Spokane trivia whiz! Keep shining like the Willow Goldfinch!