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2/27/2019

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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). What movie motel/hotel had a Coeur d’Alene doppelganger?
 
A. Holiday Inn from White Christmas
 
B. The Bates Motel from Psycho
 
C. The Overlook Hotel from The Shining
 
D. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from the movie of the same name
 
E. The Hotel New Hampshire, from the movie of the same name
 
2). What Idaho tribe declared war on the US in 1974?
 
A. Nez Perce
 
B. Coeur d’Alene
 
C. Shoshone Bannock
 
D. Kootenai
 
E. All of the above
 
3). Why was “Fearless Farris” Lind called that?
 
A. He got that reputation as a fighter pilot.
 
B. He used to cross the Snake River near Twin Falls beneath the bridge like a swinging monkey.
 
C. He liked the alliteration.
 
D. He earned the nickname racing sports cars.  
 
E. He fought Ladybird Johnson’s effort to get rid of billboards.
 
4). What did Meriwether Lewis name his dog?
 
A. Seaman
 
B. Rover
 
C. Scannon
 
D. Discovery
 
E. Neufy
 
5) What connection did Lincoln have with Idaho?
 
A. He was there when it was named.
 
B. He signed the legislation making it a territory.
 
C. He applied to be governor when it was part of Oregon Territory.
 
D. Lincoln’s bodyguard applied to be governor of the territory.
 
D. All of the above.
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 Answers
1, B
2, D
3, C
4, A
5, E


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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    Rick Just has been writing about Idaho history since 1989 when he wrote and recorded scripts for the Idaho Centennial Commission’s daily radio program, Idaho Snapshots. His latest book on Idaho history is Images of America, Idaho State Parks. Rick also writes a regular column for the Idaho Press.

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