Grand Rapids, Michigan Trivia Quiz

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

   • Big Water
   • Great Rapids
   • Rushing Rivers
   • Flowing Falls

2. 2) Which river flows through Grand Rapids?

   • Kalamazoo River
   • Grand River
   • Muskegon River
   • Thornapple River

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

   • American Robin
   • Eastern Bluebird
   • American Robin
   • Bald Eagle

4. 4) Which educational institution is part of Grand Rapids’ public school district?

   • Aquinas College
   • Davenport University
   • Grand Rapids Community College
   • Cornerstone University

5. 5) What is Michigan’s official nickname?

   • The Great Lakes State
   • The Great Lakes State
   • The Wolverine State
   • The Mitten State

6. 6) Which famous American artist, known for his realistic style and works such as “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,” was born in Grand Rapids?

   • Georges Seurat
   • Vincent van Gogh
   • Pablo Picasso
   • Claude Monet

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

   • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
   • Mercy Health Saint Mary’s
   • Metro Health University of Michigan Health
   • Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

8. 8) Which minor league baseball team is associated with Grand Rapids?

   • Grand Rapids Drive
   • Grand Rapids Griffins
   • West Michigan Whitecaps
   • Grand Rapids Gold

9. 9) What is the name of the popular park near Grand Rapids, known for its scenic views and outdoor activities?

   • Johnson Park
   • Provin Trails Park
   • Millennium Park
   • Riverside Park

10. 10) Which famous American actress, known for her role in “Mean Girls” and “Mamma Mia!,” was raised in Grand Rapids?

    • Meryl Streep
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Amanda Seyfried
    • Emma Stone

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