| A | B |
| What is the name of Worcester's historic canal? | The Blackstone Canal |
| What river was used for Worcester's canal? | The Blackstone River |
| What lake provided water for the start of Worcester's canal? | Indian Lake |
| When was work on the Blackstone canal started? | 1825 |
| When did the Blackstone canal open for operation? | 1828 |
| What two cities were connected by the Blackstone canal? | Worcester and Providence, R.I. |
| What was used to pull the boats on the Blackstone canal? | Horses |
| What was built beside the Blackstone canal to help the horses? | A road |
| What raised or lowered water level for boats on the canal? | Locks |
| What form of transportation replaced the use of the canal? | The Train |
| Was Worcester ever a port city? | Yes |
| Is Worcester still a port city today? | No |