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Fourth of July Trivia Quiz

Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial
Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial (Reuters/ Jim Bourg)

Quiz by James M. Lindsay

July 3, 2018 8:59 am (EST)

Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial
Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial (Reuters/ Jim Bourg)
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July—TWE’s favorite holiday. To mark the occasion, here is the annual TWE Fourth of July trivia quiz. There are thirteen questions in honor of the thirteen colonies that threw off the yoke of British tyranny. If you want to further test your knowledge of Independence Day, check out the questions from the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 quizzes. Have a fun and safe Fourth of July!

 
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