The Patriotic State of Pennsylvania Quiz

Answer: Mountain laurel

Mountain laurel was designated the State Flower in 1933. Mountain laurel is an evergreen shrub native that is also called ivybush, calico bush, and sheep laurel. It has star-shaped white and pink flowers and a lovely aroma.

Answer: Trilobite

Trilobites are Pennsylvania's state fossil and can be recognized by their large, frog-like eyes and the way it rolls up like a pill-bug. They are a common fossil found in many of the early to middle Paleozoic rocks of central Pennsylvania. They were designated the State Fossil of Pennsylvania in 1988.

Answer: The Keystone State

The state of Pennsylvania has the nickname of "The Keystone State". This is mainly because it was the middle colony of the original thirteen colonies. It also was because it was central to the economic, social, and political development of the United States. A keystone is featured on the U.S. Mint's Pennsylvania quarter.

Answer: Firefly

The State of Pennsylvania named the firefly as the official state insect in 1974. It is a small rather plain beetle during the day. But come nighttime, fireflies can transform the night into a fairyland of brilliant twinkling lights.

Answer: Eastern hemlock

The eastern hemlock was named the official state tree of Pennsylvania in 1931. They are slow-growing and long-lived. The tree can take 300 years to reach maturity and may live for 800 years or more.

Answer: Brook trout

In 1970, the beautiful brook trout was named the official state fish. It is the only trout species that is native to Pennsylvania. Brook trout live under water conditions that are pure, clean and unpolluted.

Answer: True

In 1982, milk was named the official state beverage of Pennsylvania. This state is the fifth largest producer of milk in the United States. Dairy farms comprise about one quarter of the state's land.

Answer: Ruffed grouse

In 1931 The ruffed grouse was named the official state bird of Pennsylvania. This is a strong bird which does well during hard winters that are common in the state. They are territorial and defend their woodland strongly. They keep a harem of a couple of female birds.

Answer: False

The State Capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg. This is a small city that sits along the Susquehanna River. The area is believed to have been occupied since 3000 BC.

Answer: True

In 1965, the Great Dane was designated the official state dog of Pennsylvania. They were used as a hunting and working breed in frontier past of Pennsylvania. They are known for their strength, intelligence, and tolerance.