Dr. Moreau's Other Island Trivia Quiz

Answer: Wake Island

In pre-World War II, most of the atolls were Japanese territory. So, though this is really a three island atoll with a central lagoon, it was officially referred to as an island (singular). The wreck of the Libelle was reported internationally once the survivors reached Guam.

Answer: Lieutenant Commander George W. DeLong, USN

The DeLong Islands, Jeannette, Henrietta and Bennett, were discovered in May 1881. In June, the expedition was forced to abandon ship as the Jeannette was being crushed by the ice. They began a land journey to find a settlement, then took to three of the small boats that they had brought with them. One of the boats capsized with no survivors.

The remaining two reached land, but were widely separated. The crew from one of the boats found a settlement and were rescued. DeLong was a passenger of the last small boat and perished with all but two of his men from starvation and exposure.

Answer: Blasket Islands

This island probably got its nickname from the appearance when seen from the east. It is inhabited by many seabirds, and is listed as a scuba diving location. The remainder of the Blasket Islands are Great Blasket Island, Beginish, Inishnabro, Inishvickillane and Tearaght Island.

Answer: Clipperton Island

This island atoll was claimed by France, the United States and Mexico, but it officially became French after an arbitration by King Victor Emanuel of Italy in 1931. The island is formed in a ring shape around a freshwater lagoon.

Answer: Bouvetøya

It is believed that this island, named the most remote island in the world, was first discovered in 1739 by Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier. However, he did not circumnavigate the island and the location recorded for the island was incorrect. In 1808 it was discovered by James Lindsay, who named the island after himself.

It was named Liverpool Island when found in 1825 by Captain Norris. An expedition from Norway landed and stayed on the island for a month in 1927, claiming the island and renaming it for the original discover.

Answer: San Juan Islands

The Oregon Treaty was intended to define the boundaries between the United States and British North America. However, the treaty was not clear as whether Haro or Rosario Strait actually formed the boundary. This caused contention which escalated when an American farmer, Lyman Cutlar, shot a pig eating in his garden that was owned by Irishman Charles Griffin.

The pig was the only casualty of the war.

Answer: Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands were first settled by the Micronesian people. Later the Spanish and English would lead expeditions to these islands, with Spain claiming them in 1874. After the acquisition, Germany began a trading company to harvest copra, the dried kernel of a coconut.

Answer: Michipicoten Island

Copper mining began in the 1850s and continued until 1907, but the island was not rich in copper deposits. Today the island is a Canadian Provincial Park, and there are many opportunities to hike, kayak, scuba dive and more.

Answer: Île Sainte-Marguerite

These islands are collectively known as the Lérins Islands, situated in the Mediterranean near Cannes. The Man in the Iron Mask was a prisoner for thirty-four years until his death on November 19, 1703, though there is much question as to his true identity.

Answer: Chacachacare

This island is part of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago known as the Bocas Islands. Since its discovery, it has been used as a military base for Venezuelan revolutionaries, a cotton plantation, a whaling station and a leper colony.