Settler - Round 2

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1 point

In what Virginia City saloon might you find the notorious bank vault?

Mark Twain Saloon

Ponderosa Saloon

Bonanza Saloon

Silver Queen Hotel

3 points

Ready for a BONUS question? ... Test your history!
Which of these Lyon County towns was founded strictly as a necessary river crossing?

Dayton

Wellington

Yerington

Fernley

1 point

What is a "Washoe Zephyr?"

A fierce easterly wind of western Nevada

A gambling term for an incredibly fast race horse

A rare gemstone found only in Nevada

A retired steamboat that once plied Lake Tahoe

3 points

Ready for a BONUS question? ... Nevada is known for its local pride! Most communities, no matter how small, pride themselves on some sort of motto. Which of these is not an actual Nevada town nickname?

"Cattle Kingdom in the Copper Hills"

"Where the Pavement Ends and West Begins!"

"The Gateway to Yosemite"

"Where the Heart Is!"

1 point

Which of these towns has never been a mining camp?

Potosi

Hawthorne

Tonopah

Silver Peak

1 point

Which of these geographical wonders is not located in Nevada?

Gold Butte

Diana's Punchbowl

Zabriskie Point

Lexington Arch

1 point

In what mining town did "Mark Twain" officially begin his writing career?

Unionville

Candelaria

Aurora

Virginia City

1 point

Which of these rivers does not begin its life in Nevada?

Quinn

Owyhee

Carson

Humboldt

1 point

Recreationists, get ready ...

Where might you find "Sportsman's Beach?"

Lake Tahoe

Walker Lake

Pyramid Lake

Topaz Lake

10.

1 point

Approximately what percentage of Nevada is covered by National Forest land?

12%

22%

33%

None of the above

11.

1 point

Which of these areas is not located along the east shore of Lake Tahoe?

"Lady of the Lake"

Tahoe Keys

Secret Harbor

Thunderbird Lodge

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