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January KC Trivia

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1. Of the four species of penguin at the Kansas City Zoo, which is the smallest as a full-grown adult? A) Gentoo B) Humboldt  C) King D) Rockhopper

2. What is average snowfall in KC in January? A) 2.5 inches B) 6.3 inches C) 4.1 inches D) 1.6 inches

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3. Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state on Jan. 29 of what year? A) 1861 B) 1850 C) 1903 D) 1863

4. What is the location of Kansas City’s “Suicide Hill” sledding hill? A) 57th & Grand B) 63rd & Troost C) 56th & Brookside D) 51st & Wornall

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5. How many bowls of cereal are consumed by the average American annually? A) 200 B) 100 C) 75 D) 150

6. What is America’s favorite soup? A) Broccoli cheddar B) Potato C) Chili D) Chicken noodle 

7. Jan. 4 is National Spaghetti Day. Jasper’s has been KC’s favorite spot for spaghetti since ___? A) 1954 B) 1970 C) 1965 D) 1982

8. The second Wednesday in January is National Take the Stairs Day. The Liberty Memorial Tower has a 217-foot-high, open-air observation deck. To reach the top of the tower, guests ride an elevator and then climb how many steps? A) 22 B) 45 C) 18 D) 30

Answer Key:

  1. D: Rockhopper is smallest, with an average adult size of 41-46 cm and 5-6 pounds.
  2. C: 4.1 inches
  3. A: 1861
  4. C: 56th & Brookside
  5. B: 100
  6. D: Chicken noodle
  7. A: 1954
  8. B: 45
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