- 1. When was Palm Beach County officially established?
A) 1970
B) 1850
C) 1909
D) 1925
- 2. Which famous inventor had a winter estate in Palm Beach County?
A) Benjamin Franklin
B) Thomas Edison
C) Nikola Tesla
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 3. Which famous resort opened in Palm Beach in 1896?
A) Eau Palm Beach
B) The Breakers
C) Mar-a-Lago
D) PGA National Resort & Spa
- 4. Palm Beach County is named after which palm tree species found in the area?
A) Cabbage palm
B) Coconut palm
C) Royal palm
D) Date palm
- 5. Which wealthy industrialist was a prominent figure in the development of Palm Beach County in the early 20th century?
A) John D. Rockefeller
B) Andrew Carnegie
C) Henry Flagler
D) J.P. Morgan
- 6. What architectural style is prominent in the historic buildings of Palm Beach?
A) Art Deco
B) Mediterranean Revival
C) Victorian
D) Colonial
- 7. What is the largest city in Palm Beach County by population?
A) Wellington
B) Boynton Beach
C) West Palm Beach
D) Boca Raton
- 8. Which famous golfer was involved in designing several golf courses in Palm Beach County?
A) Tiger Woods
B) Phil Mickelson
C) Arnold Palmer
D) Jack Nicklaus
- 9. What is the name of the barrier island that separates the Intracoastal Waterway from the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County?
A) Jupiter Island
B) Singer Island
C) Hutchinson Island
D) Palm Beach Island
- 10. Which natural disaster struck Palm Beach County in 1928, causing significant damage and loss of life?
A) Wilma Hurricane
B) Katrina Hurricane
C) Andrew Hurricane
D) Okeechobee Hurricane
- 11. What is the name of the natural area in Palm Beach County that is a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts?
A) Burt Reynolds Park
B) Phipps Park
C) Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
D) Okeeheelee Park
- 12. Which body of water is Palm Beach County located beside?
A) Gulf of Mexico
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Mississippi River
D) Lake Okeechobee
- 13. In what year did the Palm Beach International Airport open?
A) 1980
B) 1955
C) 2001
D) 1936
- 14. How many incorporated municipalities are in Palm Beach County?
A) 20
B) 39
C) 72
D) 55
- 15. What famous golf tournament takes place annually in Palm Beach County?
A) Ryder Cup
B) Master's Tournament
C) Honda Classic
D) US Open
- 16. What is the name of the lighthouse located in Palm Beach County that dates back to the 19th century?
A) Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
B) Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
C) Key Biscayne Lighthouse
D) Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
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