WONDER #944: Have You Ever Been to a State Fair?

Question 1 of 3

Where and when did the first state fair take place?

  1. St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1825
  2. Syracuse, New York, in 1841
  3. Dallas, Texas, in 1859
  4. Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in 1807

Question 2 of 3

According to this Wonder, the Latin word "feriae" means . . .

  1. fairy
  2. fair
  3. fall
  4. feast

Question 3 of 3

This Wonder makes the claim that . . .

  1. At fairs, the only food you'll find is deep fried and on a stick.
  2. Vendors at state fairs come up with many items to put on a stick and deep fry.
  3. At fairs, food vendors think they'll sell more items if they're deep fried and on a stick.
  4. Food at state fairs is more delicious when it is on a stick and deep fried.

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