Can You Pass This 8th Grade Test From 1912?

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This quiz was expert reviewed by Regina Munch. Regina has a master's degree in European history and the history of American foreign policy from Boston College. She loves learning and writing about history because it's never dead – things from the past always have relevance to today, and we're discovering things about the past all the time.

Back in 1912 children didn't have access to Google, and they had to memorize a whole lot of information. Are you wondering if you could match wits with one of the nation's schoolchildren of 1912? 80% of adults fail, so here is your chance. And while they didn't usually have the luxury of multiple choice quizzes, we'll give you a break. The internet probably has you out of practice after all.

 


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#20 uses plural of country; should be possessive: “what country’s capital…”

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This one made me feel incredibly stupid, lol ??

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exactly dong1963 this quiz lied!

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*cough cough* Alaska wasn't a state in 1912.

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Overall, another good quiz.

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Question 26 has no correct available answer. A mile is over 5,280 feet. (5,280x10)^2+((5,280x10)^2= 14.14... MILES not feet

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