Heavenly Hawaii Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hawaiian goose

The Hawaiian goose, also known as the nene, is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. This browsing goose feeds on seeds, grass, and fruit. This is the world's rarest goose with about 1,800 in the wild and in zoos. In 1952 the number had gotten down to only 30.

Answer: 1988

This tall shrub was declared the State Flower in 1988. This shrub is endangered but is gaining in numbers. It is native to Hawaii and can be seen in local gardens throughout the state.

Answer: Black coral

Black coral is the State gemstone for Hawaii. It grows in tropical areas and is usually found in deeper water. You can see them if you take a scuba diving excursion while visiting Hawaii. It is widely used in jewelry and carvings.

Answer: Kamehameha I

Kamehameha I is the person that is on the State Quarter. He was the ruler of Hawaii from approximately 1789 until 1819. One of the state's major heroes, he is depicted by statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C.

Answer: Humuhumunukunukuâpuaʻa

This triggerfish is gold, black, white and blue in nature. They are able to change their coloration. They eat invertebrates and edible detritus. They are aggressive and solitary in nature.

Answer: False

The hula is the State Dance. This storytelling artform is very old and has complex hand and arm movements. The ukulele and drums, or pahu, are the instruments that are usually used for this dance. Also, the kudu is an African antelope.

Answer: Kamehameha butterfly

This endemic insect was named the State Butterfly of Hawaii in 2009. The butterflies eat the tree sap of the Koa tree. They are known for their floating flight patterns.

Answer: Candlenut tree

The candlenut tree is known locally as the Kukui tree. This tree grows all over the Hawaiian Islands. These trees have white flowers and edible nuts which are used in Hawaiian cooking.

Answer: True

This is the only state flag that has the flag of a foreign country on it. It has the Union Jack, acknowledging England's influence on the islands. It has eight stripes that commemorates the eight largest islands.

Answer: Hawaiian hoary bat

This Hawaiian hoary bat is an endangered species and is found only on the Hawaiian Islands. These bats are insectivores and like most bats are nocturnal. The numbers of this animal have declined from use of pesticides and habitat loss. All the others are Hawaiian birds.