Midwest Region Quiz

Which river did the author follow north from New Orleans?

• Red River of the North

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

Which state is known as America's Dairyland?

• Ohio

• Michigan

• Wisconsin

• Minnesota

What is the tallest monument in the United States?

• Statue of Liberty

• Eiffel Tower

• Washington Monument

• Gateway Arch

Which state in the Midwest region is not known for manufacturing cars?

• Ohio

• Wisconsin

• Pennsylvania

• Iowa

Select all of the lakes part of the Great Lakes.

• Lake Erie

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Superior

Which city is known as the Windy City?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Detroit

What is the main reason for Chicago's nickname, the Windy City?

• Strong winds from Lake Michigan

• High crime rate

• Frequent tornadoes

• Boastful people

Which sport is not mentioned as one of the main sports in America?

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Football

• Soccer

Which animal used to live in many parts of the United States but is now found in only a few places like northern Minnesota?

• Lion

• Bear

• Wolf

• Tiger

What is the next region the author is heading to after leaving the northern parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota?

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains

• Pacific Northwest

• Southwest