Massey Quiz #45- Some Galesburg Legends

This quiz looks at some of Galesburg’s legends. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

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Answers

1- Jack Larson- longtime radio music shows, community activist

2- Jimmy Isaacson- longtime baseball coach

3- Carl Sandburg- poet

4- Tom Wilson- business leader, local historian, CSC board

5- Harley Knosher- Knox College athletic director and coach

6- George Washington Gale Ferris- inventor of the Ferris Wheel

7- Mother Bickerdyke- legendary nurse

8- Rose Hoben Welch- school administrator, advocate for minority students

9- Carl Hawkinson- government representative and leader

10- Jim Sundberg- Major League Baseball player

11- Evar Swanson- star Lombard College athlete, MLB player, postmaster

12- Jack Perez- Taco Hideout

13-Aline Shott- local government

14- Hal Devore- longtime GHS teacher, community activist

15- Yvonne Tabb- county gov’t

What Your Score Means

12-15 Correct- Very impressive!! Obviously you pay attention to local news, maybe you should start writing the news. 

9-12 Correct- This is good, people should listen to you more. 

6-8 Correct- Not horrible, but you should probably be quiet and listen to people more. 

0-5 Correct- Less TV, get out more, and go to the Library more.