Flowers and Their Meanings Trivia Quiz

This is a short quiz about the folklore behind flowers.

A multiple-choice quiz by ravenskye. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ravenskye

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,689

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1310

This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Which flower symbolizes beauty?

Answer: (There's a famous quote about it!)

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2. Which flower represents faithfulness and modesty? Hint

sunflower

violet

hollyhock

clover

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3. Which of the following symbolizes sincerity? Hint

fern

peony

lotus flower

mimosa

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4. What are the four herbs mentioned in the song 'Scarborough Fair'? Hint

pepper, sage, rosemary, thyme

parsley, sage, rosemary, tarragon

parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme

paprika, salt, rosemary, thyme

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5. What does the daisy represent? Hint

innocence

remembrance

peace

delicacy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which flower symbolizes beauty?

Answer: Rose

One quote: 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.' There are many others ...

2. Which flower represents faithfulness and modesty?

Answer: violet

Clover represents providence; sunflower stands for haughtiness and hollyhock symbolizes fecundity (fertility).

3. Which of the following symbolizes sincerity?

Answer: fern

Lotus flower: silence; peony: shame; and mimosa: sensitivity.

4. What are the four herbs mentioned in the song 'Scarborough Fair'?

Answer: parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme

"Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Remember me to one who lives there
For once she was a true love of mine"

5. What does the daisy represent?

Answer: innocence

Delicacy: cornflower; Peace: olive; Remembrance: rosemary.

Source: Author ravenskye

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