Baton Rouge, Louisiana Trivia Quiz

1. 1) What does “Baton Rouge” mean in French?

   • Red Stick
   • Red Baton
   • Red River
   • Red Stone

2. 2) Which river runs alongside Baton Rouge?

   • Pearl River
   • Atchafalaya River
   • Mississippi River
   • Red River

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

   • Brown Pelican
   • Eastern Brown Pelican
   • Carolina Wren
   • Northern Mockingbird

4. 4) Which major university is located in Baton Rouge?

   • Louisiana State University
   • Southern University and A&M College
   • Tulane University
   • Xavier University of Louisiana

5. 5) What is the nickname of Louisiana?

   • The Bayou State
   • The Pelican State
   • The Creole State
   • The Magnolia State

6. 6) Which famous American novelist, known for her work “The Awakening,” was born in Baton Rouge?

   • Alice Walker
   • Kate Chopin
   • Harper Lee
   • Maya Angelou

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

   • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
   • Baton Rouge General Medical Center
   • Ochsner Medical Center
   • Woman’s Hospital

8. 8) What is the name of the minor league baseball team in Baton Rouge?

   • Baton Rouge Red Sticks
   • Baton Rouge Gators
   • Baton Rouge Blues
   • Baton Rouge Riverbats

9. 9) Which notable wildlife refuge is near Baton Rouge, known for its preservation of coastal habitats?

   • Vermilion Bay State Wildlife Management Area
   • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
   • Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge
   • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

10. 10) Which famous American singer, known for her hit song “Back to Black,” spent part of her childhood in Baton Rouge?

    • Adele
    • Amy Winehouse
    • Gloria Estefan
    • Mariah Carey

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