How well do you know the Show-Me State?

Test your knowledge of Missouri by taking this state-centric quiz, with fun facts courtesy of the "Missouri Almanac 2018–19."

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Last November, Reedy Press lost more than 200,000 books in a massive warehouse fire. Not to be deterred, the local publishing house recently reprinted nearly two dozen titles. Among them: the Missouri Almanac 2018–19, filled with a grab bag of state-centric trivia. Show your state smarts by taking this quiz—and then pick up a copy of the book.

1. What is Missouri’s official invertebrate?

A. Monarch butterfly B. Crayfish C. Housefly D. Earthworm

2. Which city holds the state record for the lowest temperature, –40 degrees?

A. Carthage B. Warsaw C. Warrenton D. Moberly

3. How many tons does the arch weigh?

A. 43,226 B. 50,100 C. 65,781 D. 83,235

4. How many Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are in Missouri?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 8

5. What’s the state’s most prominent crop?

A. Corn B. Wheat C. Cotton D. Soybeans

Answers: 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D

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