Which Madison Area Lake Do You Belong At?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What's the best time of day to get to the lake?
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  In time for sunset, once it's cooled off.
- B.
  Late morning, before the crowd shows up.
- C.
  All darn day!
- D.
  Right after lunch.
2.
How do you feel about "laying out"/tanning?
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  Maybe for half an hour.
- B.
  I like being in the sun, but I'd rather be doing something.
- C.
  SO GREAT.
- D.
  No thanks, I prefer healthy skin.
3.
Does algae freak you out?
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  I'm indifferent.
- B.
  OMG yes it's so gross.
- C.
  Only if there's a lot of it.
- D.
  Nah.
4.
Pick a boat.
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  Answer A
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  Answer B
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  Answer C
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  Answer D
5.
Pick a flotation device.
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  Answer A
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  Answer B
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  Answer C
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  Answer D
6.
How do you get to the lake?
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  Answer A
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  Answer B
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  Answer C
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  Answer D
7.
Which Madison-area lake fact is the most interesting?
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- A.
  Edward Birge is credited as the first UW researcher to study Lake Mendota.
- B.
  In 10,000 B.C. when the glacial ice melted from what is now Madison, Lake Mendota became twice its original size.
- C.
  "Monona" is derived from Ho-Chunk, Ojibwa, Sauk-Fox and Dakota to mean "beautiful."
- D.
  This past decade has had the shortest duration of ice cover since record-keeping began in 1852.
8.
If you were at a swimming pool, which depth would you get in at?
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  6 ft
- B.
  3 ft
- C.
  4.5 ft
- D.
  I'll stay in a deck chair.
9.
Pick a random lake picture.
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  Answer A
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  Answer C
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  Answer D

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Lake Wingra
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If you're spending the day outside, you're going to spend it on the move! Just remember the SPF and hydration!
2.
Lake Mendota
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We know where to find you all summer! Make that, any day that's warmer than 70-degrees.
3.
Lake Monona
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You prefer a more relaxing environment ... somewhere away from the crowds.
4.
You don't really belong at a lake ... sorry.
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A day at the lake may not be your ideal summer day, but you have to admit it: Madison's lakes are pretty great!

Which Madison Area Lake Do You Belong At?

Did you know that the Madison area claims five major lakes? They are Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes