Massachusetts Quiz
Massachusetts is in the Northeast. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Boston |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | MA |
| Nickname | The Bay State |
| Census region | Northeast |
| Bordering states | Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont |
| Statehood | 1788 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 7,029,917 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 10,554 |
Sample questions
Q1What is the capital of Massachusetts?
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Boston
Boston is Massachusetts's state capital and largest city, one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the country.
Q2Which state is smaller than Massachusetts by area?
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New Jersey
Massachusetts covers 10,554 square miles, making it the No.44 largest state by total area.
Q3In which year did Massachusetts become a state?
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1788
Massachusetts became the 6th state in 1788, one of the original thirteen colonies that ratified the US Constitution.