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Only a Genius Can Ace This Midwest States And Capitals Quiz!

Take our Quiz on midwest states and capitals and find out if you're a geography genius or just guessing your way through the Great Plains!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated May 5th 2025

Think you know your Midwest from your school vest? Can you tell your Topeka from your Des Moines without breaking a sweat? This quiz is packed with tricky questions, fun facts, and a whole lotta state capital fun. Strap in, brainiacs – it’s time to test your knowledge of America’s heartland!

1/10 A cheetah looking at the Chicago skyline

What is the capital of Illinois?

2/10 A giraffe in Madison

Which state is home to the capital city of Madison?

3/10 A cat in Ohio

What’s the capital of Ohio?

4/10 A frog in Des Moines

In which state would you find the capital city of Des Moines?

5/10 An orangutan in snowy Michigan

What is the capital of Michigan?

6/10 A cat and a Jefferson City map

Which Midwestern state has Jefferson City as its capital?

7/10 A map of Topeka

Topeka is the capital of which state?

8/10 A bear in a national park

Bismarck is the capital of...

9/10 Minnesota map

What’s the capital of Minnesota?

10/10 A beach ball in a national park

Which state capital is Pierre (pronounced "peer")?

Result: Oh no

Oh no! You might have confused your capitals with your cookies. Don’t worry – even the best explorers get a little lost sometimes. Try again!

Result: Good try

Good try! You’ve got some of the Midwest mastered, but there’s more to learn! Grab a map and get studying – you’re halfway there!

Result: Great Work

Great work! You clearly know your Midwest mojo! You're a cornfield away from capital city stardom – nicely done!

Result: Wow

Wow! Flawless victory! You’ve hit the bullseye with your brilliant brainpower. Are you secretly a US geography teacher? Either way, we bow down!