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Test you historical knowledge with these trivia questions.
Of course, all of the questions deal with characters
from Histories for Kids, Inc. performances. See how
much you know about these famous (and not-quite-so-famous)
people. Then contact us – we can tell you even
more!
What did Governor Rod Blagojevich proclaim as the official
snack of the State of Illinois? (answer)
A foreign queen staying in the Lincoln bedroom fainted
when she supposedly saw the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
What country was she from? (answer)
Name at least two cities, other than Chicago, which
were designed by architect Daniel Burnham (answer)
Theodore Roosevelt wore a ring containing a lock
of hair to his inauguration. Whose hair was it? (answer)
What was the name of the youngest member of Lewis and
Clarks Corps of Discovery? (answer)