Rochester, New York Trivia Quiz

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

   • River City
   • Fortress on the Rock
   • Fields of Flowers
   • Majestic Valley

2. 2) Which river runs through Rochester?

   • Erie Canal
   • Genesee River
   • Ontario River
   • Sodus Bay

3. 3) What is the state bird of New York?

   • Eastern Bluebird
   • American Goldfinch
   • Baltimore Oriole
   • Eastern Bluebird

4. 4) Which renowned university is located in Rochester?

   • University of Rochester
   • Rochester Institute of Technology
   • Nazareth College
   • St. John Fisher College

5. 5) What is the official nickname of New York?

   • The Empire State
   • The Empire State
   • The Constitution State
   • The Keystone State

6. 6) Which famous American actress, known for her role in “The Golden Girls,” was born in Rochester?

   • Betty White
   • Betty White
   • Bea Arthur
   • Rue McClanahan

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

   • Highland Hospital
   • Strong Memorial Hospital
   • Rochester General Hospital
   • UR Medicine Thompson Hospital

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

   • Rochester Red Wings
   • Rochester Red Wings
   • Rochester Red Sox
   • Rochester Patriots

9. 9) What is the name of the local park known for its collection of lilacs and its annual Lilac Festival in Rochester?

   • Highland Park
   • Highland Park
   • Seneca Park
   • Cobb’s Hill Park

10. 10) Which famous American musician, known for his hit song “All Night Long (All Night),” was raised in Rochester?

    • Stevie Wonder
    • Prince
    • Lionel Richie
    • Michael Jackson

You’re a Rochester trivia whiz! Keep rocking like the Genesee River!