The Outstanding State of Oklahoma Quiz

Answer: Scissor-tailed flycatcher

The scissor-tailed flycatcher was named the State Bird in 1951. Its diet consists of insect species such as grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles. Its tail can be twice as long as its body.

Answer: White bass

Oklahoma designated the white bass as the official State Fish in 1974. This was to represent the importance of lakes and sport fishing in the state. White bass, also called sand bass, are silver with narrow horizontal black stripes. They are found in lakes and rivers all over the state.

Answer: True

Although there is discussion/debate over whether watermelon is a fruit or a vegetable, some people say the watermelon comes from the cucumber and gourd families, which are classified as vegetables.

Answer: American bullfrog

The American bullfrog has a loud call and lives in ponds and lakes throughout the state. Bullfrogs eat all kinds of insects, mice, and snakes. Bullfrogs like warm weather; when it turns cold, they dig down into mud to hibernate.

Answer: Indian Blanket

These lovely blossoms are the flowers of the Indian Blanket plant. This is a hearty plant that grows well in the sandy soil of Oklahoma. They grow up to two feet tall and are very short lived.

Answer: Black swallowtail

Oklahoma named the black swallowtail butterfly as the official state butterfly symbol in 1996. This butterfly is a migratory species that lives in Oklahoma and is very important to the pollination of plant life.

Answer: Selenite crystal

Hourglass selenite crystals are found only on the salt plains of Oklahoma. This is a unique 11,000-acre geological area of salt plains. These plains were formed by repeated flooding by sea water millions of years ago.

Answer: True

One of the most fragrant of hybrid tea roses, the Oklahoma rose is red. It has pointed buds which open into huge, fully double blooms that are extremely fragrant. The Oklahoma rose was designated the official state flower of Oklahoma in 2004.

Answer: Redbud

The redbud grows to about 30 feet or nine meters tall. It has small, showy red blossoms. Oklahoma is on the western boundary for this tree.

Answer: Olive

The current state flag of Oklahoma was adopted in 1925. The blue background signifies devotion. The shield is a symbol of protective warfare but always surmounted by the olive branch and peace pipe which are symbols of the love of peace by a united people.