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