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Quiz > Pensacola, Florida

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1> Pensacola has a nickname that relates to the number of flags that have flown over the city during its history. Which of the following is it?

a. The City of Two Flags
b. The City of Five Flags
c. The City of Twelve Flags

2> The city and its bay were named after an Indian tribe that lived near the bay when the Spanish arrived. The name was changed to Pensacola to make it easier for the Spanish to pronounce. What was it called initially?

a. Panzacola
b. Pensarola
c. Pinorolla

3> Pensacola enjoys a subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. But what was the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city (on July 14, 1980)?

a. 106°F
b. 123°F
c. 100°F

4> What television series was filmed at the famous Naval Air Station in Pensacola?

a. “Pensacola: Wings of Gold”
b. “Pensacola: Flying School”
c. “Pensacola: Flights and Fights”

5> Pensacola beach is located on which island?

a. Anna Maria Island
b. South Padre Island
c. Santa Rosa Island

6> The dome-shaped house (pictured above) is a popular architectural attraction on Pensacola Beach and can be rented out for vacations (www.domeofahome.com). What is the purpose of its shape?

a. The unusual shape helps reduce the damage in a hurricane
b. The shape is intended to resemble a motorcycle helmet
c. To maximize natural light in the house

7> There is another city called Pensacola. Which state is it in?

a. Oklahoma
b. Kansas
c. South Dakota

Answers 1:b,2:a,3:a,4:a,5:c,6:a,7:a True or False: True

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