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Quiz about Connecticut Emblems
Quiz about Connecticut Emblems

Connecticut Emblems Trivia Quiz


A little quiz about a little state ... Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by LynLozier. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
LynLozier
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
10,284
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1069
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the state insect of Connecticut? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the state animal of Connecticut? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who is the state hero of Connecticut? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following is NOT a state nickname? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who is the state heroine of Connecticut? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the state bird of Connecticut?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. What is the state song of Connecticut?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 10
8. What is the state tree of Connecticut?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. What is the state ship of Connecticut?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. What is the state flower of Connecticut?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the state insect of Connecticut?

Answer: Praying Mantis

The praying mantis was adopted as the state insect in 1977.
2. What is the state animal of Connecticut?

Answer: Sperm Whale

Sperm whales were hunted for their blubber, meat and ivory by sailors from New London, Mystic and other ports in the 1800s. Today they are on the endangered species list.
3. Who is the state hero of Connecticut?

Answer: Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale was a hero of the Revolutionalry War. He said, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.'
4. Which of the following is NOT a state nickname?

Answer: Revolution State

The Constitution State is the official nickname, but the Provision State recognizing Connecticut's role in feeding Washington's army is also used, as is the Nutmeg State, which honors the tradition of Yankee Peddlers.
5. Who is the state heroine of Connecticut?

Answer: Prudence Crandall

Prudence Crandall was socially ostracized after opening a private academy for young Negro women.
6. What is the state bird of Connecticut?

Answer: Robin

The robin cecame Connecticut's state bird in 1943.
7. What is the state song of Connecticut?

Answer: Yankee Doodle

Yankee Doodle reminds us of the important role Connecticut played during the Revolutionary War.
8. What is the state tree of Connecticut?

Answer: White Oak

Connecticut's original charter was hidden inside a white oak to keep it from the king's men. It became known as the Charter Oak.
9. What is the state ship of Connecticut?

Answer: Nautilus

Connecticut resident David Bushnell invented the submarine in 1776. Today the U.S.S. Nautilus is the state ship.
10. What is the state flower of Connecticut?

Answer: Mountain Laurel

Mountain Laurel was adopted at the state flower in 1977 and reminds us of the importance of protecting the environment.
Source: Author LynLozier

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