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The Mighty State of Michigan Trivia Quiz

Michigan is a state in mid-western USA. It is nicknamed the Wolverine State and has plenty of this mammal within the state lines. Its capital is Lansing.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,657

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Michigan State Flag says "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice", which means what? Hint

If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.

All for one.

The land of mighty waters.

We have power, loyalty and strength.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which if these is the State Tree of Michigan? Hint

Sitka spruce

White pine

American sycamore

Grand fir

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1965 what was named the State Fish of Michigan? Hint

Brook trout

Rainbow trout

Largemouth bass

Smallmouth bass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lake Okeechobee is outlined on the State Quarter for Michigan.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. The State Wildflower of Michigan is which of the following? Hint

Meadow Rue

Purple Statice

Lilac

Dwarf lake iris

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Question 6 of 10

6. The State Fossil of Michigan is the Mastodon.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the State Bird of Michigan? Hint

Brown-headed cowbird

Red winged blackbird

American robin

Cape rockjumper

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is the State Stone of Michigan? Hint

Reusch's Moraine

Petoskey stone

Jasper conglomerate

Lithogenic silica

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the State Flower of the State of Michigan? Hint

Apple blossom

Cherry blossom

Magnolia

Forsythia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these is the State Animal of Michigan? Hint

Beaver

Wolverine

Skunk

Marten

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Michigan State Flag says "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice", which means what?

Answer: If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.

The State Flag has an elk and a moose for the State of Michigan. It has a bald eagle which stands for the USA. In a ribbon at the bottom of the flag it says "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice", which means "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you".

2. Which if these is the State Tree of Michigan?

Answer: White pine

The white pine is a tree found in the north and northeast parts of the US. This is a tall tree that grows in a variety of land forms. They grow to 400+ years and are usually one of the tallest trees around, being 150+ ft. tall

3. In 1965 what was named the State Fish of Michigan?

Answer: Brook trout

The brook trout was named the State Fish of Michigan in 1965. The fish is brownish-green in color. These are not big fish and feed on larva and pupa of insects. This is a popular fish for anglers.

4. Lake Okeechobee is outlined on the State Quarter for Michigan.

Answer: False

The Great Lakes are featured in outline on the State Quarter for Michigan. Four of the five Great Lakes border Michigan. The State is sometimes known as The Great Lakes State. Lake Okeechobee is located in Florida.

5. The State Wildflower of Michigan is which of the following?

Answer: Dwarf lake iris

The dwarf lake iris is a wildflower native to the Great Lakes region of the US. While it looks a lot like a regular iris it has a much shorter stem. It often grows in patches and likes cool, moist lake shore air.

6. The State Fossil of Michigan is the Mastodon.

Answer: True

The Mastodon was an extinct mammal distantly related to the modern elephant. They had tusks that measured more than 15 ft. long. It had a thick coat of hair for protection from the cold. In 2000 it was named the State Fossil of Michigan.

7. What is the State Bird of Michigan?

Answer: American robin

The American robin is one of the most common birds in America. It feeds on grubs, insects and berries. It lays its eggs earlier than most birds and is one of the earliest birds to sing in the morning.

8. Which of these is the State Stone of Michigan?

Answer: Petoskey stone

The Petoskey Stone is a combination of rock and ancient coral. Six-sided fossils are evident all over the rocks. It was named the State Rock of Michigan in 1965.

9. What is the State Flower of the State of Michigan?

Answer: Apple blossom

Most apple blossoms are pink when they first bloom and fade to white the older they get. It was chosen in 1897 as the State Flower of Michigan. They are able to bloom most of the year except winter.

10. Which one of these is the State Animal of Michigan?

Answer: Wolverine

The wolverine is known for its ferocity and ability to kill animals much larger than itself. It is a solitary animal and spends time with others only to mate, nurse offspring, and for a while when learning to hunt.

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