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