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