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1. Which state is the largest in the union?
A. Alaska
B. Texas
C. California
D. Hawaii
A. Alaska
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D. 1st
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B. Britain
C. France
D. Russia
D. Russia
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B. Sitka
C. Juneau
D. Nome
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7. Who originally discovered Alaska?
A. Russians
B. Danes
C. Siberians
D. English
C. Siberians
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A. Cold
B. Light
C. Dark
D. Mainland
D. Mainland
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9. Of the major volcanoes active during the 20th century in North America, how many were located in Alaska?
A. 0
B. 7
C. 27
D. 100
B. 7
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A. A kayak
B. A sled
C. A dog
D. An alcoholic drink
A. A kayak
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11. When was the first Idiatrod Trail Sled Race run?
A. 1888
B. 1901
C. 1956
D. 1973
D. 1973
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12. The Malaspina Glacier, at the foot of Mount Saint Elias, in Alaska covers an area larger than what state?
A. Rhode Island
B. New York
C. Kentucky
D. Texas
A. Rhode Island
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C. Military rule
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D. Jan. 3, 1959
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