Austin, Texas Trivia Quiz

1. 1) What is the capital city of Texas?

   • Houston
   • Dallas
   • San Antonio
   • Austin

2. 2) What river runs through the city of Austin?

   • Colorado River
   • Colorado River
   • Guadalupe River
   • San Antonio River

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

   • Northern Mockingbird
   • Northern Mockingbird
   • Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
   • Bald Eagle

4. 4) Which university, commonly known as UT Austin, is located in the city of Austin?

   • University of Texas at Austin
   • Texas State University
   • Baylor University
   • Texas A&M University

5. 5) What is the nickname of Texas?

   • The Lone Star State
   • The Yellow Rose of Texas
   • The Alamo State
   • The Bluebonnet State

6. 6) Which famous music, film, and technology festival is hosted annually in Austin?

   • South by Southwest (SXSW)
   • Austin City Limits Music Festival
   • Austin Film Festival
   • Austin Technology Festival

7. 7) What is the tallest building in Austin?

   • Frost Bank Tower
   • The Independent
   • The Austonian
   • 360 Condominiums

8. 8) Which professional basketball team is based in Austin?

   • Austin Spurs
   • Austin Toros
   • Austin Bats
   • Austin Acoustic

9. 9) What is the highest point in Texas, located in Culberson County?

   • Guadalupe Peak
   • El Capitan
   • Shumard Peak
   • Mount Livermore

10. 10) Which famous American actor and filmmaker, known for his role in the “Dazed and Confused,” was born in Austin?

    • Richard Linklater
    • Robert Rodriguez
    • Linklater McConaughey
    • Renée Zellweger

You’re an Austin trivia whiz! Keep shining like the Northern Mockingbird!

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