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Minnesota Nice Expressions

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Instructions: Explore the polite, distinctive expressions of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest!

  1. 1.

    In Minnesota, what does 'uff da' express?

    A
    Happiness
    B
    Surprise, exhaustion, or mild dismay (Scandinavian origin)
    C
    Anger
    D
    Hunger
  2. 2.

    What does 'Minnesota Nice' generally refer to?

    A
    A type of cheese
    B
    The cultural tendency to be polite, reserved, and avoid confrontation
    C
    A greeting card brand
    D
    A tourist destination
  3. 3.

    In Minnesota, what is a 'hot dish'?

    A
    A heated plate
    B
    A spicy meal
    C
    An attractive person
    D
    A baked casserole (often with tater tots, cream soup, and meat)
  4. 4.

    What does 'oh, for fun!' mean in Minnesota speech?

    A
    Let's have fun
    B
    That's ridiculous
    C
    That's so enjoyable! (an expression of delight)
    D
    Just for fun
  5. 5.

    In Minnesota, what does 'different' mean in the phrase 'that's... different'?

    A
    Unique and wonderful
    B
    Exactly the same
    C
    Revolutionary
    D
    A polite way of saying something is strange or not to one's taste
  6. 6.

    What is 'duck, duck, gray duck' in Minnesota?

    A
    A hunting call
    B
    A type of bird
    C
    The Minnesota version of the children's game 'Duck, Duck, Goose'
    D
    A weather pattern
  7. 7.

    In Minnesota, what does 'oh, ya' typically convey?

    A
    Enthusiastic agreement or acknowledgment
    B
    Confusion
    C
    Disagreement
    D
    Sarcasm
  8. 8.

    What does 'you guys' refer to in Minnesota English?

    A
    Any group of people regardless of gender
    B
    Close friends only
    C
    A band
    D
    Only males
  9. 9.

    In Minnesota, what is 'lutefisk'?

    A
    A type of music
    B
    A type of bread
    C
    A fishing lure
    D
    A traditional Scandinavian dish of dried whitefish treated with lye
  10. 10.

    What does 'that's not too bad' typically mean in Minnesota understatement?

    A
    It's actually very good
    B
    It's acceptable
    C
    It's terrible
    D
    It's mediocre
  11. 11.

    In Minnesota, what does 'cabin' refer to?

    A
    A small, primitive shelter
    B
    An airplane section
    C
    Any vacation home or lake house (even if it's large)
    D
    A log structure
  12. 12.

    What does 'bars' refer to when a Minnesotan brings bars to a potluck?

    A
    Granola bars
    B
    Metal rods
    C
    Chocolate candy bars
    D
    Pan-baked desserts cut into rectangular pieces
  13. 13.

    In Minnesota speech, what does 'interesting' often really mean?

    A
    Worth researching
    B
    Scientifically significant
    C
    A polite way of expressing skepticism or disapproval
    D
    Fascinating
  14. 14.

    What does 'up north' mean in Minnesota?

    A
    Going to a cabin or lake area in northern Minnesota for vacation
    B
    The North Pole
    C
    Alaska
    D
    Canada
  15. 15.

    In Minnesota, what is the 'Minnesota Long Goodbye'?

    A
    Moving away permanently
    B
    A sad farewell
    C
    An extended departure process involving multiple stages of saying goodbye
    D
    A funeral tradition

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