How Much Do You Know About Massachusetts?

You might think you know all about the historic state of Massachusetts, but how well do you really know this state? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge of Massachusetts to the test!
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Massachusetts is the home of what university founded in 1636, and the oldest institution of higher learning in America?
Harvard
Yale
Berkeley

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Where in Massachusetts was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims who come to America on the Mayflower?
Plymouth
Madison
Salem

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Which US state borders Massachusetts to the west?
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire

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What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
Amherst
Cambridge

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The Olympic sport of basketball was invented in what Western Massachusetts city?
Quincy
Worcester
Springfield

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What is the Massachusetts state beverage?
Cranberry juice
Milk
Beer

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What percentage of the state is covered in forest?
62%
50%
40%

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What is the Massachusetts state dog?
The French Bulldog
The Boston Terrier
The Golden Retriever

Question 9/12

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In 1630, Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in what is now what city?
Boston
Cambridge
Amherst

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What is the Massachusetts state game bird?
The Pheasant
The Wild Turkey
The Quail

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What is the major airport in the state?
Logan International
Cambridge International
Boston International

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Massachusetts, after Wisconsin, is the second-largest producer of what agricultural product?
Corn
Cranberries
Cotton
Unfortunately, this quiz revealed that your knowledge of Massachusetts is a bit on the Mundane side! You know a little bit about this state, but not enough to call yourself a true Massachusetts expert. Better luck next time!

C+, Massachusetts Mundane

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Right!
You have some serious Massachusetts mastery! It’s obvious that you know the state of Massachusetts as well as any native resident. From the history to the geography, there’s not much you don’t know about this state.

B+, Massachusetts Mastery

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Right!
You are a true Massachusetts expert! While other people might know a little bit about this great state, you know the history and the facts like only a true Massachusetts resident can. It’s obvious you’ve spent a great deal of time in this state. Go ahead and brag a little, you’ve earned it!

A+, Massachusetts Expert

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Right!
1
Massachusetts is the home of what university founded in 1636, and the oldest institution of higher learning in America?
Harvard
Yale
Berkeley
2
Where in Massachusetts was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims who come to America on the Mayflower?
Plymouth
Madison
Salem
3
Which US state borders Massachusetts to the west?
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
4
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
Amherst
Cambridge
5
The Olympic sport of basketball was invented in what Western Massachusetts city?
Quincy
Worcester
Springfield
6
What is the Massachusetts state beverage?
Cranberry juice
Milk
Beer
7
What percentage of the state is covered in forest?
62%
50%
40%
8
What is the Massachusetts state dog?
The French Bulldog
The Boston Terrier
The Golden Retriever
9
In 1630, Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in what is now what city?
Boston
Cambridge
Amherst
10
What is the Massachusetts state game bird?
The Pheasant
The Wild Turkey
The Quail
11
What is the major airport in the state?
Logan International
Cambridge International
Boston International
12
Massachusetts, after Wisconsin, is the second-largest producer of what agricultural product?
Corn
Cranberries
Cotton