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What do citizens of Illinois call the bathroom?
The lavatory
The John
The washroom
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What would also be known as a "sammich" in Illinois?
A sandwich
A Sasquatch
A hero
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If you're on "LSD" in Illinois, what are you on?
Drugs
Lake Shore Drive
The subway
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What do the citizens of Illinois call sneakers?
Athletic shoes
Rec shoes
Gym shoes
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If you're on "The El" in Illinois, what are you on?
The El Segundo highway
The subway
The tram
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What do people from Illinois call soda?
Pop
Fizz
Coke
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Who invented the slang term "Grabowski?"
Mike Ditka
John Madden
Ferris Bueller
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What is the phrase "knee high by the fourth of July" in reference to?
Being drunk
The river
Corn
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What does the term "frunchroom" refer to?
Bathroom
Dining room
Living room
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What is a "prairie" in Illinois?
An actual prairie
A vacant lot
A sidewalk cafe
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How do citizens of Illinois refer to something "over there?"
Over by there
Over there
Over near there
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How does someone from Chicago refer to a group of people?
Y'all
Yous
You guys
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Illinois slang sad! While you may have deciphered a few of the slang terms on this quiz, you're still not super well versed on the slang of Illinois. Fret not, at least you learned something new!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you're truly Illinois slang savvy! Perhaps you've spent some time in this great state. Even if you haven't, it's obvious that you're well traveled and up on regional slang.
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly an Illinois slang superstar! Are you secretly from Illinois? Because you sure fooled us! Your knowledge of Illinois slang is so good, you could easily meld into this state seamlessly.
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Whether you're from Illinois or just looking to test your knowledge, it's time to see if you've got what it takes to pass a test like a true citizen of Illinois!
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What do citizens of Illinois call the bathroom?
The lavatory
The John
The washroom
2
What would also be known as a "sammich" in Illinois?
A sandwich
A Sasquatch
A hero
3
If you're on "LSD" in Illinois, what are you on?
Drugs
Lake Shore Drive
The subway
4
What do the citizens of Illinois call sneakers?
Athletic shoes
Rec shoes
Gym shoes
5
If you're on "The El" in Illinois, what are you on?
The El Segundo highway
The subway
The tram
6
What do people from Illinois call soda?
Pop
Fizz
Coke
7
Who invented the slang term "Grabowski?"
Mike Ditka
John Madden
Ferris Bueller
8
What is the phrase "knee high by the fourth of July" in reference to?
Being drunk
The river
Corn
9
What does the term "frunchroom" refer to?
Bathroom
Dining room
Living room
10
What is a "prairie" in Illinois?
An actual prairie
A vacant lot
A sidewalk cafe
11
How do citizens of Illinois refer to something "over there?"
Over by there
Over there
Over near there
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How does someone from Chicago refer to a group of people?
Y'all
Yous
You guys
