Question 1: Which national park does the Little Pigeon River run through?
A Great Smoky Mountains
B Yosemite
C Acadia
The Little Pigeon River winds through Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Its name honors the now-extinct passenger pigeon, once common in the area. This river has long been a part of the region’s story—from the days when Cherokee communities fished in its waters, to the early settlers who built mills along its banks.
Correct Answer: Great Smoky Mountains
Question 2: What inspired the name Great Smoky Mountains?
A The nearby tobacco farms
B Frequent fog
C Volcanic activity
The unique ecosystem of the Smokies—including heavy precipitation, temperature inversions, and most importantly, the vegetation specific to the mountain range—means dense fog over the forests in the morning. From afar, the fog can look like plumes of smoke, even in the summer.
Correct Answer: Frequent fog
Question 3: What is Tennessee’s nickname?
A The Volunteer State
B The Empire State
C The Sunshine State
Tennessee is called ‘The Volunteer State’ because of the prominent role its residents played during the War of 1812, particularly in the Battle of New Orleans. The nickname stuck as Tennesseans continued to show up in large numbers to serve in various conflicts, gaining a reputation for patriotism and readiness to help.
Correct Answer: The Volunteer State