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Washington D.C. Trivia Quiz
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1. A salad made from pistachio pudding, canned pineapple, crushed nuts, and marshmallows is typically named for what D.C. hotel, best known for--shall we say--less delicious reasons?

2. The Folger Library located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. is home to large collection of printed works by what Bard of English poetry and plays?

3. The Washington monument is the tallest non-communications structure in D.C. and was the tallest monument in the U.S. until the completion of the San Jacinto Monument in 1939 in what state?

4. Six of the top 10 buildings in the American Institute of Architects' 2007 ranking of 'America's Favorite Architecture' are in D.C. These include the White House, the US Capitol, the Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. What is the one additional D.C. building that was not just listed?

5. Fort Davis, Fort Dupont, Fort Stanton are all neighborhoods located within which of Washington's 8 Wards?

6. According to the U.S. World & News Report, the top-ranked public high school in the United States is located outside Washington, DC. What is the name of this school?

7. Rapper Olubowale Victor Akintimehin was born in 1984 in Washington D.C. after his Nigerian parents came to the United States via Austria. His biggest hits include 'Lotus Flower Bomb,' 'Bad,' and 'On Chill.' By what four-letter name is this musician known?

8. On what historic Washington DC building would you find a gargoyle that looks like Darth Vader?

9. Richard Preston's bestselling novel 'The Hot Zone' describes a near-epidemic outside Washington D.C. of what filovirus?

10. There's a political scandal in the United States that occurred during the second term of the Reagan administration typically referenced with a well-known two-word phrase. However, in the other country who was party to the event, it is known as the McFarlane affair. What is this event?

11. Only one U.S. President is buried in Washington, DC. Which man is this?

12. In a 1952 speech, Richard Nixon denied using political contributions for personal expenses, but famously said he'd keep what cocker spaniel given as a gift?

13. What is the name of the esteemed U.S. military cemetery directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. which was founded during the Civil War to hold the deceased from the nation's conflicts? The cemetery is operated by the United States Department of the Army.

14. At least 7 of these meteorological events have hit Washington since record-keeping began in 1950, with the most recent a fairly mild 2017 event which damaged trees on Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling. What is this event?

15. Named after its philanthropist founder, what 'B' institution headquartered on Washington, DC's Think Tank Row has provided public policy analysis since 1916?

16. What tree is celebrated in a national festival in the spring each year in Washington, D.C.?

17. What experimental hardcore band 'F' band formed in Washington DC in 1987, chose their name based off a Vietnam war acronym, and helped kickstart 'DIY' culture by avoiding any contact with the formal record industry?

18. The origins and ingredients of this famous sweet and spicy D.C. condiment are highly contested but it also goes by two different names. Give either of these names.

19. Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is a professional art school in Washington, DC founded in 1878 and housed in the eponymous Corcoran Gallery of Art. Previously an independent college, Corcoran became part of what DC university in 2014?

20. The famous Washington D.C. cherry blossom trees that bloom along the Tidal Basin were a 1912 gift from the mayor of what international capital?

21. Held in the U.S. Capitol's House Chamber, what annual speech is typically given by the President of United States every January and fulfills the President's requirements in Article II, Section 3, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution to periodically update Congress regarding the status of the nation?

22. Only one of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, 'Ginevra de' Benci,' can be seen by the public in the Western Hemisphere. Which Washington D.C. cultural hub houses the portrait?

23. As of June 2020, there is one movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that features Washington DC as a prominent setting in the film. On-site filming took place at the National Mall, the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, the Willard Hotel, and Dupont Circle. What is this 2014 film?

24. Once you've checked the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument off your list of sites to see in D.C., head to West Potomac Park where you'll the national memorial for which other notable president and Founding Father?

25. Although Washington has had a locally-elected mayor and a 13-member council since 1973, technically what political body maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws?

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