Massachusetts True or False?

Can you guess whether these statements about the US state of Massachusetts are true or false?

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1. The Pilgrims idea of Thanksgiving was to thank God for a successful harvest.

True

False

2. The Massachusetts state marine mammal is the right whale.

True

False

3. The organization Zoo New England includes four zoos, three from Massachusetts.

Zoo New England contains strictly the Franklin Park and Stone Zoo, both in Massachusetts.

True

False

4. The town of Sandwich is named after the Earl of Sandwich.

It is named after the English town of Sandwich, Kent, and is the oldest town in the state along with Yarmouth.

True

False

5. Roger Williams was a fierce advocate for the Puritan way of religion

No, of course not! Williams strongly advocated against the Puritans' separation of religion, vouching for religious tolerance and founding the state of Rhode Island.

True

False

6. The timber rattlesnake is widespread through New England, found in most of Massachusetts.

This describes its historic range, though now it is confined mainly to Western Massachusetts, along with small areas in Central and Eastern Massachusetts.

True

False

7. In Plymouth, there is a Native American settlement right next to a McDonalds.

I know from experience.

True

False

8. Black bears are extremely uncommon in Eastern Massachusetts.

While common in the western part, Eastern Massachusetts has a sparse population of American black bears.

True

False

9. Bobcats and Canada lynx both have large populations in Massachusetts.

Canada lynx are thought to not even live in Massachusetts, more widespread in northern Maine, around (of course) Canada. Meanwhile, the bobcat population is 3,500, dwarfing the Canada lynx population.

True

False

10. The Charles River is the widest river in the state.

At a width of 140-490 feet.

True

False

11. There are over 10,000 acres of cranberry bog in Massachusetts.

Precisely! 13,250 acres, to be specific (20.7 miles, or 53.6 kilometers).

True

False

12. As of 2019, Palau has a larger GDP per capita than Massachusetts.

Completely random, but Palau has a GDPPC of $14,901.98, compared to Massachusetts's $86,557. (As of 2019)