- 1. Which city is the capital of Montana?
A) Bozeman
B) Missoula
C) Billings
D) Helena
- 2. The Continental Divide Trail passes through which mountain range in Montana?
A) Appalachian Mountains
B) Cascades
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Sierra Nevada
- 3. What is the state animal of Montana?
A) Moose
B) Bison
C) Grizzly Bear
D) Elk
- 4. Montana is home to the largest breeding population of which bird species?
A) American Crow
B) Peregrine Falcon
C) Trumpeter Swan
D) Bald Eagle
- 5. What is the highest point in Montana?
A) Mount Helena
B) Crazy Peak
C) Granite Peak
D) Chief Mountain
- 6. What mineral was historically mined in Butte, Montana, known as the 'Richest Hill on Earth'?
A) Gold
B) Coal
C) Silver
D) Copper
- 7. The Montana Folk Festival takes place annually in which city?
A) Butte
B) Bozeman
C) Great Falls
D) Missoula
- 8. Which type of industry was historically significant in the region known as 'The Big Open' in Eastern Montana?
A) Farming
B) Ranching
C) Mining
D) Logging
- 9. Which U.S. president signed the legislation granting Montana statehood on November 8, 1889?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) William Howard Taft
C) Grover Cleveland
D) Benjamin Harrison
- 10. What is the name of the woman who portrayed Calamity Jane in the film 'Calamity Jane' and also starred in 'Pillow Talk' alongside Rock Hudson, who lived in Montana?
A) Grace Kelly
B) Doris Day
C) Audrey Hepburn
D) Marilyn Monroe
- 11. The Montana State University and University of Montana are the two largest universities in Montana. Which city is the University of Montana located in?
A) Billings
B) Helena
C) Missoula
D) Bozeman
- 12. What is the name of the dog who portrayed 'Old Yeller' in the film adaptation of the book by Fred Gipson?
A) Shadow
B) Buddy
C) Chance
D) Spike
- 13. In what year was gold discovered in Montana, leading to the establishment of mining towns such as Virginia City and Bannack?
A) 1898
B) 1862
C) 1849
D) 1876
- 14. Which famous author and humorist spent part of his childhood in Billings, Montana, and later wrote about his experiences in 'Roughing It'?
A) Ernest Hemingway
B) Jack London
C) John Steinbeck
D) Mark Twain
- 15. What is the name of the film starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins that was shot in Montana's Glacier National Park?
A) Legends of the Fall
B) The Horse Whisperer
C) The River Wild
D) A River Runs Through It
- 16. What is the largest city in Montana by population?
A) Missoula
B) Great Falls
C) Billings
D) Bozeman
- 17. Which famous mountain in Montana is known for its resemblance to a human face?
A) Mount Powell
B) Chief Mountain
C) Lone Mountain
D) Crazy Peak
- 18. The 'Going-to-the-Sun Road' is a scenic drive located in which national park in Montana?
A) Yellowstone National Park
B) Grand Teton National Park
C) Glacier National Park
D) Rocky Mountain National Park
- 19. Which famous actor was born in Glasgow, Montana, and went on to star in films such as 'The Dark Knight' and 'Brokeback Mountain'?
A) Heath Ledger
B) Christian Bale
C) Joaquin Phoenix
D) Jake Gyllenhaal
- 20. In which year did Montana become a state?
A) 1848
B) 1917
C) 1889
D) 1903
- 21. Which agricultural product is a major industry in Montana?
A) Tea
B) Coffee
C) Rice
D) Wheat
- 22. Which famous American author wrote 'The Big Sky', a novel set in Montana?
A) Mark Twain
B) John Steinbeck
C) A.B. Guthrie Jr.
D) Ernest Hemingway
- 23. Which gemstone is the official state gem of Montana?
A) Diamond
B) Ruby
C) Emerald
D) Sapphire
- 24. What type of climate does most of Montana experience?
A) Semi-arid
B) Tropical
C) Polar
D) Temperate
- 25. What is the name of the large lake in northwestern Montana known for its scenic beauty?
A) Lake Tahoe
B) Flathead Lake
C) Great Salt Lake
D) Crater Lake
- 26. Which famous female sharpshooter lived near Livingston, Montana for a time?
A) Pearl Hart
B) Annie Oakley
C) Belle Starr
D) Calamity Jane
- 27. What is the name of the ski resort town in southwestern Montana known for its cowboy culture and world-class skiing?
A) Aspen
B) Park City
C) Big Sky
D) Vail
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