Oregon housewife Cleo Maletis is crowned as Mrs. America of 1956

The Mrs. America contest at Eleanor Village, near Daytona Beach, Florida, features top homemakers from 48 states and the District of Columbia. Participants compete for the Mrs. America crown through various activities like baking and essay writing. The contest narrows down to six finalists, and Mrs. Oregon, Cleo Malifas, is crowned the winner. She expresses humility, and her husband honors her new title.

Where is the Mrs. America contest held?

• Eleanor Village, Daytona Beach, Florida

• Central Park, New York

• Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

• Millennium Park, Chicago

What activities do the contestants participate in during the contest?

• Singing and dancing

• Painting and sculpting

• Parading, baking, and writing essays

• Swimming and diving

How many finalists are there before the final selection?

• 10

• 12

• 20

• 15

Who is crowned as Mrs. America?

• Mrs. California

• Mrs. New York

• Mrs. Texas

• Mrs. Oregon

What is the reaction of Mrs. Oregon upon winning the title?

• She feels very surprised

• She feels very humble

• She feels very proud

• She feels very excited