1. The Yellowhammer State
   The Lone Star State
2. The Constitution State
   The Golden State

Texas is also known as the Lone Star State. It got this unique moniker because it actually used to be an independent republic before it joined up with the rest of the United States.

1. True
2. False

Texas might be massive, but it's got nothing on its northern neighbor, Alaska. You could actually fit two Texases inside Alaska. Alaska might have more landmass, but Texas has a lot more personality! Texans like to say that their state will be larger when Alaska melts!

1. With a truce between the Texans and Mexicans
   With a Texan win
2. There was no battle of the Alamo in real life- only in the movies
   With a Mexican win

The famous battle of the Alamo ended with a Mexican victory, and defeat and death for the Texans who were trying to defend their fort. "Remember the Alamo" is a common rallying cry.

1. She was praising the people of Texas.
   She was insulting the people of Texas.
2. She is from Texas.
   She was explaining the history of Texas to her friends.

The key word in this statement is "extoll," which means to honor or praise. It's totally understandable why the people of Texas would be extolled; They are the nicest in the world!

1. The Simpsons
   The Griffins
2. The Belchers
   The Hills

Hank Hill and his family lived in the fictitious town of Arlen, Texas on "King of the Hill". This show gained cult popularity and nerdy Hank Hill, selling propane and propane accessories, even became something of a television icon.

1. Comparing it to Georgia
   Driving over 50 mph on the highway
2. Messing with it
   Removing rattlesnakes from the desert

The slogan "Don't Mess with Texas" came out of an anti-littering campaign that began in 1985. Of course, it's gone far beyond telling drivers not to toss trash on the side of the road. It's been embraced as an all-around but genial warning.

1. Dallas
   General Hospital
2. Days of Our Lives
   Sunset Beach

"Dallas" was the wildly popular story of the Ewing family and the power struggles for control over their gigantic oil fortune. It had a cult following and glamorized Dallas, where it was set.

1. Earthquake
   Tornado
2. Hurricane
   Drought

To this day, the 1900 Galveston hurricane is the deadliest hurricane to ever impact the United States. An untold number of people perished from the raging floods and winds, thought to be at least 6,000 and as many as 12,000.

1. She's a physical therapist.
   She draws blood for testing.
2. She is a special kind of accountant.
   She is an assistant professor of physics.

Phlebotomists are becoming more and more common, as many people are learning what a lucrative and rewarding field it is. Phlebotomists draw blood for testing, usually through venipunctures.

1. "Exaggerate" is misspelled
   "Catle" is misspelled.
2. There should be a comma after "don't"
   Cattle roping should be capitalized

True Texans will tell you that you shouldn't exaggerate too much about your reading comprehension and spelling skills if you didn't catch this one! Swap the "a" for an "e" and fix the sentence.

1. Rose
   Bluebonnet
2. Sunflower
   Orchid

The Texas bluebonnet is a deeply-hued purple flower that blooms all over the southern United States and is particularly prevalent in the Lone Star State. It's shaped like a sunbonnet, hence the name.

1. One
   Ten
2. Five
   Six

Texas has had six flags fly over it. It belonged to Spain, France, Mexico, the Confederate States of America and the United States of America. It was an independent republic as well; the sixth flag.

1. Everyone looks up to you.
   You are a stylish person.
2. You talk a big game but have nothing to back it up.
   You're a vegetarian.

"All hat, no cattle" is one of those priceless Texan terms that is used to refer to people who talk a big game but don't really have anything to back it up. It's a uniquely Texan insult.

1. Johnny Depp
   Michael Douglas
2. Brad Pitt
   Tom Hanks

Woody the cowboy was brought to life by Tom Hanks, who's been voicing the character since the "Toy Story" franchise started in 1995. Woody is a cowboy that Texas would be proud of!

1. Velociraptor
   Brontosaurus
2. Troodon
   Quetzalcoatlus

The remains of the original big bird, Quetzalcoatlus, were found deep in the heart of Texas. It's speculated that the Quetzalcoatlus couldn't fly, so it simply hopped around and picked up prey from the ground!

1. I'm going to do it right away.
   I'll get to it later, but I can do it quickly.
2. It will take time to do it the right way.
   In order for me to get it done quickly, you need to help.

If a Texan tells you that they are going to do something "right quick," that means that they will be getting to it right away and that it is of the utmost priority. They are on it!

1. Tennessee
   New York
2. California
   Virginia

Sam Houston was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas, as well as an integral player in the Texas Revolution, but this darling of the Lone Star State was actually born in Virginia.

1. The San Antonio Spurs
   The San Antonio Celtics
2. The San Antonio Knicks
   The San Antonio Heat

The San Antonio Spurs call the AT&T Center their home base. They used to play at the Alamodome. This professional NBA team has a huge following in San Antonio and Texas in general.

1. Lyndon Johnson
   Richard Nixon
2. John F. Kennedy
   Woodrow Wilson

John F. Kennedy is one of the most iconic presidents of our time. He was a huge champion of the space race, de-escalated with the U.S.S.R. in Cuba and was assassinated in Dallas.

1. True
2. False

Technically this isn't just true for Texans. Everyone will experience their nose and ears growing over the course of their lives. Incredibly, they are the only body parts that do so!

1. Clinton Road
   Jenny Jump State Park
2. Devil's Backbone
   Haynesville Woods

The appropriately named "Devils Backbone" is easily the creepiest stretch of road in Texas, and perhaps anywhere in the world. It's a beautiful stretch of road in the Hill Country said to be haunted by the spirits of Native Americans and Confederate soldiers.

1. Rattlesnake
   Armadillo
2. Gecko
   Bald eagle

Fittingly, the state animal of Texas is the armadillo. These sturdy and shelled creatures easily adapt to Texas' hot climate and are a common sight in all areas of the state.

1. Buddy Holly
   Elvis Prestley
2. John Lennon
   Paul Simon

Lubbock, Texas has an enormous statue of Buddy Holly, the American musician who defined 1950s rock 'n roll. Tragically, Buddy Holly was taken too soon when his plane crashed, partially inspiring "American Pie" by Don McLean.

1. True
2. False

The Rio Grande literally translates to "big river" in Spanish, and it is the most enormous river in the state of Texas, acting as a natural barrier between Texas and neighboring Mexico.

1. Johnny Cash
   Arlo Guthrie
2. Willie Nelson
   Frank Zappa

Willie Nelson is known for penning some of the most iconic songs in the history of American music, as well as his trademark braids and championship of many Native American causes.

1. Alpaca
   Wool
2. Vicuna
   Cashmere

Texas is famous for its oil production and for the copious amounts of wool that come out of the Lone Star State. You might not wear your cozy sweater in Texas very much, but the materials that made it might have come from there!

1. True
2. False

Texas has plenty of amazing things to see, but the Fountain of Youth is not one of them. This treasured grotto where you can turn back time is actually located in St. Augustine, Florida.

1. Vince Vaughn
   Brad Pitt
2. Nicolas Cage
   Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson, of "Wedding Crashers" fame, and one of the most meme-worthy people of the internet is actually a true son of Texas. He was born on Nov. 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas.

1. Coca Cola
   Dr Pepper
2. Sprite
   Root Beer

Love it or hate it, Dr Pepper is a polarizing drink! Not quite a cola and not quite a root beer, it has a flavor profile all of its own. Fun fact: There is no period after the "Dr".

1. True
2. False

A zephyr might sound a little bit like the exotic animal "zebra," but it doesn't have anything to do with the animal kingdom. A "zephyr" is actually another word for a slight wind, like those felt in West Texas before a thunderstorm starts brewing.

1. Dallas
   Austin
2. Houston
   Amarillo

Although we know for certain that Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong certainly uttered "Houston" while on the surface of the moon, there's some debate as to whether it was the first word.

1. Thistle
   Prickly pear cactus
2. Saguaro cactus
   Aloe vera

Prickly pear cactuses are the national plants of Texas. These blooming desert beauties also sometimes grow delicious fruit which tastes like a combination of strawberry and orange.

1. Davy Crockett
   Paul Bunyan
2. Johnny Appleseed
   John Hancock

Davy Crockett has earned his place in American folklore. Known as the "king of the wild frontier" in folklore, Crockett famously fought against the Mexicans at the Alamo and lost his life.

1. True
2. False

King Ranch is the largest ranch in Texas, spanning 1,225,000 acres and taking up more land than the entire state of Rhode Island. It was originally founded in 1853 by Richard King.

1. Corpus Christi
   Houston
2. Brownsville
   Austin

Austin is one of Texas' hottest cities, and its annual tuneful event, the Austin City Limits Music Festival draws crowds from all over the world. It rivals Nashville for live music.