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Connecticut State Trivia Quiz

This quiz was designed to see how much you know about the emblems of the state of Connecticut. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by LynLozier. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LynLozier

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
10,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1944

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the state insect of Connecticut? Hint

Honey Bee

June Bug

Praying Mantis

Carpenter Ant

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the state animal of Connecticut? Hint

Sperm Whale

Skunk

White-tailed Deer

Raccoon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the state hero of Connecticut? Hint

Nathan Hale

Benedict Arnold

Eli Whitney

Ethan Allen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is NOT a state nickname? Hint

Revolution State

Constitution State

Provision State

Nutmeg State

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the state heroine of Connecticut? Hint

Prudence Crandall

Lucretia Mott

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Ella Grasso

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the state bird of Connecticut? Hint

Crow

Lark

Robin

Goose

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the state song of Connecticut? Hint

America the Beautiful

America

Yankee Doodle

This Land is Your Land

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the state tree of Connecticut? Hint

White Oak

Spruce

Maple

Beech

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the state ship of Connecticut? Hint

Tall Ship

Raft

Whaling Boat

Submarine

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the state flower of Connecticut? Hint

Mountain Laurel

Day Lily

Daffodil

Tulip

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the state insect of Connecticut?

Answer: Praying Mantis

The praying mantis was adopted as the state insect in 1977.

2. What is the state animal of Connecticut?

Answer: Sperm Whale

Sperm whales were hunted for their blubber, meat and ivory by sailors from New London and Mystic in the 1800s. Today they are an endangered species.

3. Who is the state hero of Connecticut?

Answer: Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale was a hero of the Revolutionary War. He said, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.'

4. Which of the following is NOT a state nickname?

Answer: Revolution State

The Constitution State was adopted as our official nickname, but the Provision State recognizes Connecticut's role in the Revolutionary War and the Nutmeg State recognizes the Yankee Peddlers.

5. Who is the state heroine of Connecticut?

Answer: Prudence Crandall

Prudence Crandall was socially ostracized after opening a private academy for young women of color.

6. What is the state bird of Connecticut?

Answer: Robin

The robin became Connecticut's state bird in 1943.

7. What is the state song of Connecticut?

Answer: Yankee Doodle

Yankee Doodle reminds us of the important role Connecticut played during the Revolutionary War.

8. What is the state tree of Connecticut?

Answer: White Oak

Connecticut's original charter was hidden in a white oak to keep it from the king's men. The tree became known as the Charter Oak.

9. What is the state ship of Connecticut?

Answer: Submarine

Connecticut inventor David Bushness drew the plans for the first submarine in 1776. Today the U.S.S. Nautilus is our state ship.

10. What is the state flower of Connecticut?

Answer: Mountain Laurel

The mountain laurel was adopted as the state flower in 1977 and reminds us to protect our environment.

Source: Author LynLozier

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