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The state of Illinois is lovely and has many interesting features. This historical state has many unusual factors. What do you know?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,325

Updated
Aug 15 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the purple State Flower of Illinois? Hint

Lavender

Clematis

Iris

Violet

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Question 2 of 10

2. What turtle is the State Reptile of Illinois? Hint

Gopher turtle

Painted turtle

Spotted turtle

Box turtle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these common trees is the State Tree of Illinois? Hint

Common ash

White oak

Red pine

Northern beech

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Question 4 of 10

4. The State Pie of Illinois is the sweet potato pie.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Quartz is the State Mineral for Illinois.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The State Vegetable of Illinois is known as corn or which other word? Hint

Fassoulada

Chickpea

Maize

Lentil

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the State Slogan of Illinois? Hint

The Land of Lincoln

The Spirit of America

Eureka!

Great Faces. Great Places.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is the state fish? Hint

Spotted trout

Rainbow trout

Blue gill

Horn shark

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these apples is the State Fruit of Illinois? Hint

Granny Smith apple

Golden Delicious apple

Gala apple

Goldrush apple

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the State Bird of Illinois? Hint

Vermilion Flycatcher

Cardinal

Summer Tanager

Red Crossbill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the purple State Flower of Illinois?

Answer: Violet

The violet comes in purple, yellow, and cream colors. They grow mostly in North America but can be found in Australia and in the Andes. The violet has culinary and medicinal uses. It is widely used in the perfume industry.

2. What turtle is the State Reptile of Illinois?

Answer: Painted turtle

The painted turtle is one of the most widespread turtles in North America. These striped turtles usually eat insects and small fish. Painted turtles can live for more than fifty years. They lay eggs a couple times a year and the babies take care of themselves after birth.

3. Which of these common trees is the State Tree of Illinois?

Answer: White oak

The white oak is a beautiful tree that can live to over 450 years. At about fifty years old they begin to produce acorns. They produce a lightly colored wood that is popular amongst furniture makers.

4. The State Pie of Illinois is the sweet potato pie.

Answer: False

The State Pie of Illinois is the pumpkin pie not the sweet potato pie. It is usually made with canned pumpkin but fresh pumpkin is sometimes used. This pie is usually made without a top crust and is often served with whipped cream.

5. Quartz is the State Mineral for Illinois.

Answer: False

Fluorite, not quartz, is the State Mineral for Illinois. This fluorescent mineral comes in a huge variety of colors. It is often found in pockets of the gas fluorine.

6. The State Vegetable of Illinois is known as corn or which other word?

Answer: Maize

Corn is one of the most popular crops in Illinois. It is considered both a vegetable and a grain. It is also known as maize. Corn is indigenous to Mexico but has grown in other parts of North America for centuries.

7. What is the State Slogan of Illinois?

Answer: The Land of Lincoln

The State Slogan for Illinois is "The Land of Lincoln". It is in honor of Abraham Lincoln. His image is on their State Quarter and this phrase is on the quarter and on their license plates.

8. Which of these is the state fish?

Answer: Blue gill

The blue gill, also known as a bream, is a common fresh water fish. It is found in lakes and rivers west of the Rocky Mountains. The blue gill has the unusual ability to swim backwards and feed on flies and other insects.

9. Which one of these apples is the State Fruit of Illinois?

Answer: Goldrush apple

The Goldrush apple was patented by Purdue University. They are large, golden apples that are sweet and crisp. This tree is very disease resistant and is grown all over the state.

10. What is the State Bird of Illinois?

Answer: Cardinal

This woodland species is a seed eater. They are very common and very easy to recognize. Their bright red crest always gives them away.

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