Politics & Government

National Trivia Day: How Well Do You Know Broadneck?

It's National Trivia Day, so we're taking some time to quiz residents on their knowledge of the community.

Everyone loves a pop quiz right? 

Wait—before you run away in horror, it's important to know that Friday is National Trivia Day. This makes it a great day to test your knowledge of the area. 

Here are 10 questions. Some of them may be easy. Others may require a little bit of research here on Broadneck Patch or elsewhere. 

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I have some Patch gear that I can deliver to the first person who can provide all of the correct answers in the comments section. If no one gets them all correct, I'll give the prizes to whoever posts the best score. 

Question 1: Where did Arnold get its name? 

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Question 2: Who are the two local Olympians who are also Broadneck High grads?

Question 3: Which Anne Arundel County Councilman oversees the Broadneck area?

Question 4: A Cape St. Claire resident was featured in a TV series pilot recently. What was the name of the show?

Question 5: What local park will soon get a new playground?

Question: 6: What is the name of the new walking trail being built along College Parkway?

Question 7: What is the name of the book on Broadneck's history, being written by local historian Alberta Stornetta? (Hint: It was recently renamed)

Question 8: What grade did the Chesapeake Bay get recently, according to the Chesapeake Bay Federation?

Question 9: Where can you find the only sign along Ritchie Highway designating this area as Arnold?

Question 10: Which Broadneck teacher won Teacher of the Year in 2012?

This contest closes Monday at 8 p.m., and then I'll announce the winner. Have fun! 


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