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11/30/2018

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​Below is a little Idaho trivia quiz. If you’ve been following Speaking of Idaho, you might do very well. Caution, it is my job to throw you off the scent. Answers below the picture.
 
1). In what state is the town of Freedom located?
 
A. Utah
 
B. Montana
 
C. Wyoming
 
D. Idaho
 
E. Idaho and Wyoming
 
2). Why was Josiah Redwolf at the Lolo Pass dedication in 1957?
 
A. He designed the visitor center on the pass.
 
B. He had ridden across it with Chief Joseph in 1877.
 
C. He donated some of the land for the new highway.
 
D. He was one of the “Pony Express” riders that took part in the ceremony.
 
E. Trick question. He wasn’t there.
 
3). What two novels did B.M. Bower write while staying in Idaho?
 
A. The Good Indian
 
B. Ranch at the Wolverine
 
C. Letters of Long Ago
 
D. Lonesome Land
 
E. The Happy Family
 
4). Who killed “Spanish Charley”?
 
A. Charles Albert
 
B. Jake Mussel
 
C. Angelo Aresco
 
D. James Homedale
 
E. William J. McConnell
 
5) What’s a Wanigan?
 
A. An indigenous grinding stone.
 
B. The buffalo robe door often found on a tepee.
 
C. The Shoshone word for redux.
 
D. A floating cookhouse.
 
E. A leather bag mountain men carried necessary items in. 
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​ Answers
1, E
2, B   
3, A & B
4, B  
5, D


How did you do?
5 right—Why aren’t you writing this blog?
4 right—A true Idaho native, no matter where you’re from.
3 right—Good! Treat yourself to some French fries.
2 right—Okay! Eat more potatoes!
1 right—Meh. You need to read more blog posts.
0 right—Really, you should reconsider your recent relocation. ​
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