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Quiz about St Kitts
Quiz about St Kitts

St. Kitts Trivia Quiz


Pack your bags, bring your sunscreen and lets go to St. Kitts.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladyhenry. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ladyhenry
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
264,977
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
456
Last 3 plays: S4a4m4 (14/15), Guest 76 (11/15), Guest 188 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. We board our plane to St. Kitts and settle in for the flight. After flying for about three hours the pilot announces we are ready to land. What is the name of the airport on St. Kitts? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Of my Aunt Fannie from Miami, Cousin Jayne from Toronto and Uncle Seamus from Belfast, who needs a visa for a short visit to St. Kitts? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. A very nice Immigration officer welcomes us to St. Kitts and stamps our passports. Officially, in what country have we arrived? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. We hop in a taxi and head for our accommodations. On the way we realize that all we have are US dollars. Will this be a problem?


Question 5 of 15
5. After settling in at our hotel we decide to sample some local food. Imagine our surprise when we find a taste of the States. What fast food chain has a location in Basseterre? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. We go back to our hotel for dinner and choose pepper-pot stew and mutton curry, two of the local dishes. The curry is very hot and what goes best with hot food? Beer of course! What beer is brewed on St. Kitts? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. After a good night's sleep, we decide to take a tour of the island. Our first stop is "Beautiful Basseterre". After touring the shops of Basseterre, the capital city, we move on. We decide to stop at Romney Manor, home of the famous Caribelle Batik. What renowned American is associated with Romney Manor? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. In addition to the batik factory, Romney Manor is known for its gardens. One feature of the gardens is a saman tree. What is unique about this particular tree? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. We leave Romney Manor behind and move on to our next stop, Brimstone Hill Fortress. Why is it called Brimstone Hill? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. For our third day exploring the wonders of this beautiful island we decide to rent a car. We buy a visitor's drivers license and we're off. On which side of the road do we drive? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Driving down the narrowest road ever, we decide to stop for a cool dip at a local beach. Something isn't quite right. What feature do several beaches on St. Kitts share with some beaches in Hawaii? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. As our visit to St. Kitts draws to a close we reflect on the many people we have met and realize there is one inhabitant of the island we haven't yet seen. We head out into the country in search of who or what? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. After taking tons of pictures of our monkey friends we decide to continue our hike up Mt. Liamuiga. What is Mt. Liamuiga? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. For our last night on the island we go out for a special dinner at one of the many Plantation Inns scattered about the island. What crop was primarily grown on the plantations of St. Kitts? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. We bid goodbye to St. Kitts and board our plane for home. Tucked away in our suitcases are several pieces of local artwork, batik and of course rum. What famous winemaker decided to capitalize on this byproduct of the sugar cane industry by opening a distillery on St. Kitts bearing the monogram CSR? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We board our plane to St. Kitts and settle in for the flight. After flying for about three hours the pilot announces we are ready to land. What is the name of the airport on St. Kitts?

Answer: Robert L. Bradshaw Airport

It was named after Robert Llewellen Bradshaw, the first Premier of the country.
2. Of my Aunt Fannie from Miami, Cousin Jayne from Toronto and Uncle Seamus from Belfast, who needs a visa for a short visit to St. Kitts?

Answer: None of them

Nationals of the UK, Canada, US and other Commonwealth countries can stay for up to three months without a visa. However, they do need some form of ID and a return ticket.
3. A very nice Immigration officer welcomes us to St. Kitts and stamps our passports. Officially, in what country have we arrived?

Answer: St. Christopher & Nevis

Christopher Columbus named the island San Cristobal after his patron saint. Kitts. The English later changed the name to St. Christopher and then St. Kitts for short.
4. We hop in a taxi and head for our accommodations. On the way we realize that all we have are US dollars. Will this be a problem?

Answer: No

It is a problem only if we need to buy a stamp. US dollars, Eastern Caribbean dollars, US travelers cheque and all major credit cards are accepted everywhere BUT the post office. Prices are quoted in EC and US based on the current exchange rate. ATM's dispense EC only.
5. After settling in at our hotel we decide to sample some local food. Imagine our surprise when we find a taste of the States. What fast food chain has a location in Basseterre?

Answer: Kentucky Fried Chicken

Much to our son's delight we found a KFC on the harbourfront in Basseterre!
6. We go back to our hotel for dinner and choose pepper-pot stew and mutton curry, two of the local dishes. The curry is very hot and what goes best with hot food? Beer of course! What beer is brewed on St. Kitts?

Answer: Carib Lager

Both Carib Lager and Ting (a grapefruit based, carbonated beverage) are produced on the island.
7. After a good night's sleep, we decide to take a tour of the island. Our first stop is "Beautiful Basseterre". After touring the shops of Basseterre, the capital city, we move on. We decide to stop at Romney Manor, home of the famous Caribelle Batik. What renowned American is associated with Romney Manor?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson's great great great grandfather, Sam Jefferson II once owned Romney Manor.

Romney Manor was the first plantation on St. Kitts to emancipate all of the slaves owned by Lord Romney.
8. In addition to the batik factory, Romney Manor is known for its gardens. One feature of the gardens is a saman tree. What is unique about this particular tree?

Answer: All of them

The saman tree is 350 years old, 24 ft in diameter and covers half an acre.
9. We leave Romney Manor behind and move on to our next stop, Brimstone Hill Fortress. Why is it called Brimstone Hill?

Answer: The strong smell of sulphur emanating from underwater vents nearby

Brimstone Hill Fortress was built over a long period of time with mostly slave labour. The view from the fort is spectacular and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. For our third day exploring the wonders of this beautiful island we decide to rent a car. We buy a visitor's drivers license and we're off. On which side of the road do we drive?

Answer: Left

This is British style.
11. Driving down the narrowest road ever, we decide to stop for a cool dip at a local beach. Something isn't quite right. What feature do several beaches on St. Kitts share with some beaches in Hawaii?

Answer: Black Sand

Volcanic activity similar to that of Hawaii formed, not only the black sand beaches, but also an impressive spot known at Black Rocks.
12. As our visit to St. Kitts draws to a close we reflect on the many people we have met and realize there is one inhabitant of the island we haven't yet seen. We head out into the country in search of who or what?

Answer: Green Vervet Monkeys

Many Kititians keep the monkeys as pets. The first green vervets arrived on St. Kitts in the company of French sailors.
13. After taking tons of pictures of our monkey friends we decide to continue our hike up Mt. Liamuiga. What is Mt. Liamuiga?

Answer: Volcano

Mt. Liamuiga is 3,792 feet tall and can be seen from pretty much anywhere on the island. Unlike its sister on Montserrat, Mt. Liamuiga is considered dormant with its last confirmed eruption being 1600 years ago. Two unconfirmed eruptions supposedly occurred in 1692 and 1843.
14. For our last night on the island we go out for a special dinner at one of the many Plantation Inns scattered about the island. What crop was primarily grown on the plantations of St. Kitts?

Answer: Sugar Cane

Up until 2005, sugar was the main staple of the economy of St. Kitts.
15. We bid goodbye to St. Kitts and board our plane for home. Tucked away in our suitcases are several pieces of local artwork, batik and of course rum. What famous winemaker decided to capitalize on this byproduct of the sugar cane industry by opening a distillery on St. Kitts bearing the monogram CSR?

Answer: Baron Edmond de Rothschild

CSR=Cane Spirit Rothschild, very good stuff.

I hope you have enjoyed our visit to St. Kitts and look forward to travelling with you again.
Source: Author ladyhenry

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