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  Official State Vegetables editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Any trivia novice should know the state capitals. A trivia expert might know the state flowers. But are you ready to take the ULTIMATE TRIVIA CHALLENGE? Do you know your state vegetables? (Generous clues are provided within each question.)
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Dec 14 20
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  State Tree Emblems   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
As I am not from the USA, I figured that matching a tree with its state was going to be mighty tough. So, to make it easier I have recorded the tree (in capitals) into a pop culture clue to help you match it with its appropriate state. Best of luck.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 09 22
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Nov 09 22
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Which US State 1
  Which U.S. State? (1)    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Identify the state from clues about the state nickname, motto, bird, flower, tree, etc.
Tough, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Sep 01 22
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Sep 01 22
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  U.S. State Birds   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you the name of the state and you tell me the bird for that state.
Easier, 10 Qns, Joe9, Nov 07 16
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  Unusual Official US State Animals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Plenty of US states have official birds or mammals. Here's a look at some of the more unusual species that states have chosen to designate as "official".
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Nov 16 22
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Nov 16 22
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  State Flowers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will give you the name of the flower and you have to tell me which state it belongs to. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Nov 07 16
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  Dogs Make For Cool Symbols   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Interestingly enough, some of the states in the US have certain breeds of dogs as state symbols! Do you know these ten?
Tough, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Nov 07 16
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  US State Symbols: Part One   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I will give you the official tree, flower and bird of ten US states, as well as a couple of other more unusual symbols. Can you select the correct state?
Average, 25 Qns, kitipurr, Feb 20 23
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Feb 20 23
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  Identify the State by its State Bird    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A 'bird' quiz.......Match the state(s) with their bird. chirp-chirp.....Have fun with it
Average, 10 Qns, trivialtype, Nov 07 16
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  State Symbols Part Two    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I will give you the State Tree, State Flower, and State Bird, as well as some unusual symbol(s). Can you select the correct state?
Average, 25 Qns, kitipurr, Jun 13 18
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trivia question Quick Question
Massachusetts and North Dakota have this tree as their representative.

From Quiz "State Trees 1"




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  American States    
Multiple Choice
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This quiz is about state nicknames, state birds, etc. Enjoy! Tell me how you like it.
Tough, 10 Qns, lilmami, Jan 05 17
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  State Trees 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Did you like the state flowers quiz? This one is similar, but focuses on trees.
Average, 10 Qns, dicentra, Aug 24 17
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  The State of Insects These Days    
Multiple Choice
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Most states in the United States have designated state insects. Some have more than one "bug" in different categories. How much do you know about them?
Average, 10 Qns, Toneman52, Nov 07 16
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U.S. State Symbols Trivia Questions
1. What state has the Eastern Hellbender as its state amphibian?

From Quiz Unusual Official US State Animals

Answer: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has chosen the Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), a type of salamander, as its state amphibian. It is the largest salamander in North America. It is centered in the eastern United States, especially along the Appalachian Mountains, between New York state and northern Georgia. New York has the Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). New Hampshire is the Red Spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) and Georgia is the American green tree frog (Hyla cinerea)

2. What insect type is the most commonly selected by the US states? It is far and away the most popular choice of the states.

From Quiz The State of Insects These Days

Answer: Butterfly

The butterfly is the dominant choice with many different varieties represented. Those states selecting butterfly representatives are: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. The honeybee is second most popular, with ladybugs and dragonflies trailing this field.

3. Famous for its singing and mimicry, what is the state bird of Florida?

From Quiz U.S. State Birds

Answer: Mockingbird

The mockingbird is also the state bird of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Not only do they mimic other birds, some species of mockingbirds can also imitate insects and amphibians as well.

4. Alaska's state tree actually takes its name from a community in that state. What is its name?

From Quiz State Trees 1

Answer: Sitka spruce

Sitka is a city-borough on the Alaska Panhandle. It was originally settled by the Russians in 1799, and named Novo-Arkhangelsk (New Archangel). The name Sitka is derived from the Tlingit "Shee At'iká", meaning "People on the Outside of Baranof Island".

5. Its state tree is the pine, state flower the apple blossom, and state bird the mockingbird. The state gem is the diamond, and a type of tomato named after the state is the state fruit and vegetable. Which US state is it?

From Quiz US State Symbols: Part One

Answer: Arkansas

The official state fruit and vegetable is South Arkansas vine ripe pink tomato - technically a fruit, but treated as a vegetable.

6. Which state has the mountain laurel as its state flower and was entered into the union in 1787?

From Quiz American States

Answer: Pennsylvania

7. What is the most common type of frog states have chosen as their state amphibian?

From Quiz Unusual Official US State Animals

Answer: American Bullfrog

A total of four states have chosen Rana catesbeiana, commonly known as the Bullfrog as their state amphibian: Iowa, Missouri, Ohio (technically state frog) and Oklahoma. The American Bullfrog is native to the eastern United States, where it can be found in swamps and other water filled areas. Bullfrogs got their name from their loud bellowing cry. They are a popular food source, especially in the southern United States. There have been experiments to raise bull frogs in other countries, but they generally become an invasive species.

8. Maryland has a state dog that is a retriever. It was so named for the region of Maryland where it was developed. Which one was chosen as the state dog breed of Maryland?

From Quiz Dogs Make For Cool Symbols

Answer: Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay retriever was developed in the 19th century in the area of Maryland near the bay itself. The breed was bred as a dog that could retrieve waterfowl in the Chesapeake Bay. It became Maryland's state dog in 1964.

9. Hawaii chose a butterfly for its state insect in 2009. It happens to be named after a very famous person associated with the islands. Can you name this beautiful creature?

From Quiz The State of Insects These Days

Answer: Kamehameha butterfly

Kamehameha the Great (died 1819) conquered the islands and established the Kingdom of Hawaii. The Kamehameha butterfly, with the binomial nomenclature Vanessa tameamea, is only one of two butterfly species native to Hawaii. The Koa butterfly is the other "flier" native to The Aloha State.

10. The state bird of Hawaii has long battled extinction. What is its name?

From Quiz U.S. State Birds

Answer: Nene

The Nene is a variety of goose that is found only in the wild on the islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. Even though it is a variety of goose, it does not have webbed feet. This adaptation allows it to quickly traverse the lava plains that are prevalent in Hawaii.

11. As this quiz will expose, some states seem to take a very liberal stance on what can be considered a vegetable. What was in 2007 designated the state vegetable of Oklahoma?

From Quiz Official State Vegetables

Answer: Watermelon

The Senator who sponsored the bill, Don Barrington, claimed that because the plant is from the same family as the cucumber (a vegetable) then it is a vegetable too. However, this is a false argument, since botanically speaking the cucumber is a fruit, not a vegetable. I hope that's clear.

12. California's state tree is the type of tree Julia 'Butterfly' Hill spent two years in.

From Quiz State Trees 1

Answer: Coast Redwood

The tree's name is Luna and she is now protected, but other old-growth redwoods still need protection.

13. Which state has the Peach Blossom for their state flower?

From Quiz State Flowers

Answer: Delaware

The Peach Blossom is the state flower of Delaware; and means 'I am your captive.'

14. What is the state? Tree - Palo Verde Flower -saguaro cactus blossom Bird - cactus wren. Also, the state reptile is the ridgenose rattlesnake and the state amphibian is the (state name) treefrog.

From Quiz State Symbols Part Two

Answer: Arizona

The state mammal is the ringtail, while the state neckwear is the bola tie.

15. State tree is white pine. State flower is apple blossom. State bird is robin. Moreover, the state reptile is the painted turtle and the state wildflower is the dwarf lake iris. Where is this?

From Quiz US State Symbols: Part One

Answer: Michigan

The state gem is Isle Royal greenstone, and the state stone is Petoskey stone.

16. What state's nickname is the 'Gem state'?

From Quiz American States

Answer: Idaho

17. Massachusetts chose a terrier for its state dog, and it is only fitting that the chosen breed was developed in the state capital, also providing the namesake of the breed. Which dog breed is Massachusetts state symbol?

From Quiz Dogs Make For Cool Symbols

Answer: Boston Terrier

The Boston terrier, known as the "American gentleman", was registered as a breed in 1893. It was developed in Boston, tracing back to a dog named Hooper's Judge. The breed was officially chosen as the state dog breed of Massachusetts in 1979.

18. New Mexico has two state insects. One is a butterfly; what is the other insect?

From Quiz The State of Insects These Days

Answer: Tarantula hawk wasp

The Tarantula hawk wasp (pepis formosa) was selected by the Land of Enchantment as its first state insect in 1989. This wasp hunts the tarantula spider as food for its larvae. The sting of this wasp is reputed to be one of the most painful in the world.

19. Which bright red bird is the state bird of Kentucky?

From Quiz U.S. State Birds

Answer: Cardinal

The cardinal is also the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia. The female of the species lacks the bright red color this species is known for.

20. Red Maple is the state tree of which state?

From Quiz State Trees 1

Answer: Rhode Island

Not to be confused with Rhode Island Red, which is their state bird.

21. What is the state 'flower' of Alabama?

From Quiz American States

Answer: camelia

22. Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana all have the alligator as their state reptile. Which state selected it first?

From Quiz Unusual Official US State Animals

Answer: Louisiana

Each of them chose the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis. Louisiana beat out Florida by four years, 1983 to 1987. Missisippi waited until 2005 to choose a state reptile. Alligators range primarily in the southern United States, from the Carolinas to coastal Texas, American alligators are larger than their Chinese cousins. The largest of alligators can be up to 4.5 meters long, and weigh almost 450 kilograms (1000 pounds).

23. Arthur Treadwell Walden was a man from New Hampshire who developed a new breed of dog in 1917. The name of this dog became the name of the breed. Nearly 100 years later, the breed became New Hampshire's official state dog breed. What breed is it?

From Quiz Dogs Make For Cool Symbols

Answer: Chinook

Walden lived in Wonalancet, New Hampshire, when he became the sole developer of the rare (less than 100 are born in a year) Chinook in 1917. The original Chinook was Walden's lead dog, born in 1917 and named Chinook. The breed only became registered with the AKC in 2013. It was in 2009, though, that it became the state dog breed of New Hampshire.

24. Only two US states have included the firefly as their state bug. Can you name them?

From Quiz The State of Insects These Days

Answer: Pennsylvania and Tennessee

In the larval state, some fireflies are known as glowworms. "Lightning bugs" use bio-luminescence to attract potential mates, usually at dusk. Pennsylvania and Tennessee chose these insects as their twinkling representatives in 1974 and 1975 respectively.

25. Having the same name as the largest city in this state, what is the state bird of Maryland?

From Quiz U.S. State Birds

Answer: Baltimore Oriole

The Baltimore Orioles is also the name of Maryland's largest city's professional baseball team. It is named so, because its colors look like the colors on the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, the founder of the state of Maryland.

26. After intense lobbying efforts by their respective industries, which of the two candidates for state vegetable did the Utah legislature choose?

From Quiz Official State Vegetables

Answer: The Spanish onion

Is my xenophobia showing or am I not the only one who is saddened by the spectacle of an immigrant vegetable being accorded "official" status. One would think that there would be a perfectly good native American edible plant with meaningful commercial potential that could have been chosen.

27. New York, West Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin all share this state tree.

From Quiz State Trees 1

Answer: Sugar maple

mmmm...real maple syrup.

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