Wutawieh! A Look at Pitcairn Island

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1. A little Bounty trivia. What is the name of the leader of the Bounty mutiny? Fletcher Christian Matthew Quintal William Bligh Alexander Smith

2. Life in the early days of Pitcairn Island was a little less than idyllic. In fact, it was downright brutal. All the Tahitian men, and all the mutineers, save for one, were dead within a few years, thanks to constant fighting, drinking, and accidents. The sole surviving mutineer saw the need for change, took the Bounty's Bible, and organized the women and children into a new society based around a town that was named after him. What is the name of that town, which remains the sole town on Pitcairn Island? Christianstown Johnstown Adamstown Alexandria

3. Fletcher Christian's son was the oldest of the Pitcairn children and after the last surviving mutineer's death, he became the leader of Pitcairn Island. What unusual name did he have, given to him by his father, who had wanted to break all ties with England? Pacific Isolation Christian Farewell England Christian God Be With Us Christian Thursday October Christian

4. In 1856, seeking a larger island for their settlement to inhabit, the residents of Pitcairn all left for another location. What other island today is populated almost exclusively by Pitcairners? Norfolk Island Tristan da Cunha Island Henderson Island Ducie Island

5. How does the title of this quiz, "Wutawieh", translate in the Pitkern language? (And no, you cannot just say "cah wah" (I don't know) and get away with it). "Ain't account'n!" (That doesn't count). What are you doing? Good Day! What's your name? Welcome!

6. What religion do most Pitcairners profess? Roman Catholic Anglican Mormon Seventh Day Adventist

7. On September 14, 2003, Pitcairn Island saw the first arrival of its type on the island in 17 years. What happened? A foreign head of state visited A baby was born The QE2 ocean liner visited An airplane landed

8. Though the Bounty was originally looking for breadfruit (which grows plentifully on the island), what is often considered to be Pitcairn's most prized agricultural export? Taro Honey Bananas Coconuts

9. Thinking about visiting Pitcairn? What kind of lodging arrangements exist for tourists? A corporate-owned resort A small private hotel Arrangements made with private residents A bed and breakfast

10. What is the political status of Pitcairn Island? Independent Nation Territory of Great Britain governed through New Zealand Territory of New Zealand External self-governing territory of Australia