2. Balderdash=Nonsense In this group game, your team must identify the correct answer among several nonsense answers. I will read the question and choices and then your team has one minute to discuss your answer. Americans may encourage discussion, but not give away a correct answer. I will say, “Time Up. Choose your answer. Answers up.” Your team leader will hold up the LETTER corresponding to your choice. With hands up, I will reveal the correct answer.

3. A.Rome of the West B.Gateway to the West C.Mound City D.All of the above St. Louis’ nickname is…

4. D. All of the above

5. St. Louis is called Gateway to the West because… A.The Arch looks like a gate B.It was a travel hub in the 1800’s C.A lot of immigrants settled here D.It hosts a national racecar event

6. B. It was a travel hub

7. St. Louis is also called Mound City because… A.The Cardinal’s Baseball team wins a lot B.It was built on 7 little hills C.An ancient civilization built pyramid- like mounds here D.The Mounds Candy Bar was developed here

8. C. The pre-Columbian Cahokia people built the largest civilization in North America.

9. Who made a famous journey west from St. Charles? A.Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow B.Naomi & Wynonna Judd C.Merriweather Lewis & William Clark D.John Smith & Pocahontas

10. C.C.

11. When Lindenwood was established… A.Railroads were the main source of transportation B.Henry Ford’s Model T (car) had just been invented C.Conestoga wagons were outdated D.It was common to see 150 steamboats at St. Louis’ levy

12. D. Steamboats flourished in 1827

13. What fictional characters travelled the Mississippi on a raft? A.Tom & Becky B.Huck & Jim C.Jack & Jill D.Rocky & Bullwinkle

14. B. Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn & Jim

15. Name a famous female western “sharp-shooter” A.Laura Ingalls Wilder B.Jackie Joyner C.Harriet Tubman D.Annie Oakley

16. D.

17. The Pony Express was… A.The first mail service across the west B.St. Joseph’s famous annual horse race C.A train running from St. Louis to Chicago D.An alternate transportation source for Santa Claus

18. A. Rapid mail service by land

19. A “hillbilly” is… A.A billy goat that claims control of a pasture B.An unsophisticated Ozark Mountain dweller C.An ant hill D.An article of agricultural clothing

20. B Simple Mountai n Folk

21. What’s an “all- fired shindig”? A.A barn dance B.A kick in the leg from an angry cow C.An underground prairie dog burrow D.A painful insect bite

22. A. Let’s Dance!