Lubbock history quiz
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July 17

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In the early 1950s, Amarillo banned this high school sport, but Lubbock refused to go along.(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 16

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Back when it was called Lubbock Christian College, the school fielded a football team for short time. The team won one game during its existence. Who did it beat?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 15

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When he retired in 1978, George Mahon held the record for longest continuous-serving member of Congress. How many years?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 14

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Mollie Abernathy was a charter member of the Lubbock Business and Professional Women's Club. Before marrying Monroe G. Abernathy in 1905, she was married to a man named Jarrott and widowed. What happened to her first husband in 1902?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 13

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Who from Lubbock sang "Texas in My Rear View Mirror?" which became a hit?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 10

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In 1955, the Mackenzie Park swimming pool ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 9

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In 1907, what opened in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 8

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The then-called Dixie Chicks, featuring Lubbock's Natalie Maines, won five Grammys in 2007 for what album?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 7

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in 1996, who became the Texas Tech System's first chancellor?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 6

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The South Plains Mall opened in 1972. How much did it cost to build?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 3

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Jill Goodacre, daughter of famed sculptor and Lubbock native Glenna Goodacre, is married to?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 2

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Jill Goodacre, daughter of famed sculptor and Lubbock native Glenna Goodacre, is married to?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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July 1

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To celebrate Lubbock being chosen as the site for Texas Technological College in 1923, people drank nearly 2,000 gallons of what at a huge celebration in August?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 30

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At the end of 1929, 13 of this type of business were serving Lubbock.(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 29

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What were the names of the two hospitals that merged into what became Covenant Health System?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 26

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What was the name of the restaurant that became a popular stopping place for political candidates in the 1960s and '70s?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 25

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The Buddy Holly and the Crickets song "Peggy Sue" was originally called?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 24

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What year did Interstate 27 open?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 23

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What year did Southwest Airlines start flying in and out of Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 22

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Actor Jeff Morris, who played the owner of Bob's Country Bunker in the 1980's movie "The Blues Brothers," played football at which Lubbock high school?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 19

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Lubbock High School has won three state football championships. What year did it not win a title?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 18

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In 1910, Lubbock voted to outlaw ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 17

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Plains Hospital opened in 1937 and was on the first buildings in Lubbock to have ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 16

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In 2007, the Lubbock Western Little League baseball team qualified for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They only lost one game, finishing third. The team they lost to was from ...(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 15

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After Lubbock was incorporated in 1909, who became the city's first mayor?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 12

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What event in 1874-75 enabled settlers to look for opportunities on the South Plains of West Texas?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 11

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The Texas Revolution made what would become the Lubbock area part of the Texas Republic in what year?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 10

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Before the 1900s, what was the name of the two-and-a-half story, 18 room hotel in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 9

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In 1958, what caused Lubbock’s Cotton Club to move to a site along U.S. Highway 84 on the way to Slaton?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 8

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Lubbock's first radio station went on the air in 1932. It was:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 5

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What year was the City of Lubbock incorporated?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 4

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What year was the town of Lubbock established?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 3

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Lubbock was established when two competing settlements merged. One was Lubbock, the other was:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 2

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The people who lived here almost 12,000 years ago were known as the:(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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June 1

Test your knowledge of Lubbock history.

In 1907, what opened in Lubbock?(Required)

Many of the questions for this quiz are taken from Paul Carlson’s book, “The Centennial History of Lubbock,” published in 2008.

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