Seattle

Which Seattle-based company is known for its workplace safety and training solutions?
Avetta

Which two mountain ranges are near Seattle?
Cascades and Olympics

What nickname did Seattle earn during the 1990s tech boom?
Internet City

What is a popular dessert in Seattle made from chocolate and coffee?
Mocha cake

Which neighborhood hosts an annual naked bike ride as part of its parade?
Fremont

What is the name of the iconic observation tower in Seattle?
Space Needle

Which green space in Seattle is known for its view of the skyline and Space Needle?
Kerry Park

Which Seattle-born actress starred in "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Meredith Grey?
Ellen Pompeo

Which logistic company from Seattle focuses on truck and freight solutions?
Convoy

Which Seattle-founded company is famous for developing Halo?
Bungie

What Seattle food item is a local twist on the traditional hot dog?
Seattle Dog

What do some Seattle buildings use to protect birds during migration?
Fake hawk sounds

Which public library in Seattle is known for its modern architecture?
Seattle Central Library

Which Seattle-born author wrote the Twilight series?
Stephenie Meyer

Which 2005 horror movie starring Naomi Watts includes scenes filmed in Seattle?
The Ring

Which Seattle-founded company operates a global online marketplace for freelancers?
Fiverr

Which 2001 film about a mentally ill janitor includes scenes in Seattle?
A Beautiful Mind

What is the name of the Seattle neighborhood famous for its markets and gum wall?
Pike Place

Which river forms part of Washington's southern border?
Columbia River

Which grunge music band that rose to fame in Seattle was led by Kurt Cobain?
Nirvana

What kind of shellfish is commonly harvested and eaten in Seattle?
Oysters

Which Seattle-born actor starred as Dwight Schrute in "The Office"?
Rainn Wilson

Which rock guitarist, born in Seattle, is known for his innovative style?
Jimi Hendrix

Which 2015 film depicts The Boston Globe's investigation into child abuse in the Catholic Church?
Spotlight

Which gold rush in the late 1800s made Seattle a major supply center?
Klondike Gold Rush

Which Seattle-based airline merged with Virgin America?
Alaska Airlines

Which sweet treat made of custard and caramelized sugar is popular in Seattle?
Cream cheese tart

What fruit was banned from Seattle buses due to strong smell?
Durian

Which strait connects Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean?
Strait of Juan de Fuca

Which Seattle-born chef is known for his Italian cuisine and television appearances?
Mario Batali

What is Seattle's nickname related to the weather?
The Emerald City

What is the name of the giant troll sculpture living under a bridge in Seattle?
Fremont Troll

Which tech company from Seattle owns the video game streaming platform Twitch?
Amazon

What is the capital of Washington state?
Olympia

What is the tallest building in Seattle?
Columbia Center

Which 2002 film set in Seattle stars Angelina Jolie as a reporter?
Life or Something Like It

Which movie starring Kristen Stewart is partly set in Seattle?
Twilight

Which Seattle-born author wrote "Snow Falling on Cedars"?
David Guterson

Which Seattle-born musician is known for the hit "Baby Got Back"?
Sir Mix-a-Lot

Which sculpture lives under a bridge in the Fremont neighborhood?
Fremont Troll

What unusual attraction near Pike Place Market is famous for being covered in gum?
Gum Wall

Which waterfront attraction features sea lions and family-friendly shops?
Pier 57

Which superhero movie features the Space Needle being destroyed?
Chronicle

Which iconic Seattle coffee company started in 1971?
Starbucks

Which Seattle-based company is known for its real estate website and app?
Zillow

What is the largest island in Puget Sound?
Whidbey Island

What item does a Seattle tradition involve throwing at Pike Place Market?
Fish

Which beverage, besides coffee, is locally crafted and very popular in Seattle?
Craft beer

Which company from Seattle is known for business software like Tableau?
Salesforce

Which market in Seattle is famous for seafood and flying fish?
Pike Place Market

Which quirky Seattle museum is dedicated to pop culture and science fiction?
Museum of Pop Culture

Which industry first led to Seattle's early economic growth?
Lumber

Which company based in Redmond near Seattle is famous for Windows and Office?
Microsoft

Which Seattle company is known for its cloud computing service AWS?
Amazon

What former downtown skyscraper was once the tallest west of Mississippi?
Smith Tower

Which grunge band, formed in Seattle, was fronted by Kurt Cobain?
Nirvana

Which 2007 film directed by Sean Penn features scenes from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest?
Into the Wild

Which coffee company was founded in Seattle in 1971?
Starbucks

Which 1999 teen comedy filmed in Seattle stars Heath Ledger?
10 Things I Hate About You

Which 1889 event destroyed much of downtown Seattle?
Great Seattle Fire

Which bay lies to the west of Seattle?
Elliott Bay

Which Seattle landmark was originally built for the 1962 World's Fair?
Space Needle

Which tech giant is headquartered in Seattle and known for its online retail platform?
Amazon

Which lake lies directly east of downtown Seattle?
Lake Washington

Which TV series set in Seattle features a radio psychiatrist as the main character?
Frasier

Which Seattle-born musician was the lead singer of Soudgarden?
Chris Cornell

Which market in Seattle is known for flying fish and fresh produce?
Pike Place Market

What is the name of the mountain located southeast of Seattle?
Mount Rainier

Which Seattle company is known for online travel bookings and reviews?
Expedia

Which national park is closest to Seattle?
Mount Rainier National Park

Which romantic film starring Tom Hanks is famously set in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle

Seattle was named after a leader from which Native American tribe?
Duwamish

In which year was Seattle officially incorporated as a city?
1869

What large body of water borders Seattle to the west?
Puget Sound

Which major tech company was founded in nearby Redmond and influenced Seattle's growth?
Microsoft

Which novel by Jamie Ford is set in Seattle and explores a friendship during WWII?
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Which Seattle company offers food delivery and was acquired by Uber?
Postmates

Which Seattle company offers a popular productivity and collaboration platform?
Smartsheet

Which major tech city is located just east of Seattle?
Bellevue

What type of pie is a local favorite in the Pacific Northwest including Seattle?
Marionberry pie

What is the name of Seattle's iconic observation tower built in 1962?
Space Needle

Which Seattle-born author wrote "Where'd You Go, Bernadette"?
Maria Semple

Which Asian cuisine has a strong presence in Seattle due to its location?
Japanese

What is the closest major Canadian city to Seattle?
Vancouver

Which outdoor gear and clothing co-op is headquartered in Seattle?
REI

What is the name of Seattle's major professional sports stadium?
Lumen Field

What is the northernmost major city in the contiguous United States?
Seattle

What seafood is Seattle particularly famous for?
Salmon

Which Seattle-founded company helps match startups with investors?
PitchBook

What volcano can be seen from Seattle on clear days?
Mount Rainier

Which Seattle-born actor played Spock in the original "Star Trek" series?
Leonard Nimoy

Which Seattle-born company makes specialized database tools and development software?
MongoDB

Which transportation project, completed in 2019, replaced the Alaskan Way Viaduct?
Highway 99 Tunnel

What are Seattleites sometimes jokingly called due to constant rain?
Flannel Fish

In which state is Seattle located?
Washington

Which Seattle-based band is known for the song "Black Hole Sun"?
Soundgarden

Which documentary film explores the rise of the grunge music scene in Seattle?
Hype!

Which department store chain was founded in Seattle in 1901?
Nordstrom

Which Seattle-born rapper is known for the hit song "Thrift Shop"?
Macklemore

Which island group is located northwest of Seattle?
San Juan

Which romantic comedy film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan is set in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle

Which animal one became honorary mayor of a Seattle neighborhood?
Goat

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