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Puerto Rico--Island of Enchantment Quiz

Welcome to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,193

Updated
Jan 31 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Puerto Rico's motto is "Joannes Est Nomen Eius"?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Puerto Rico's national bird? Hint

Puerto Rican sharp-shin

Puerto Rican grackle

Stripe-headed tanager

West Indian red-tail

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Puerto Rico's national flower? Hint

Campeche

Bougainvillea

Puerto Rican hibiscus

Guayacan

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Puerto Rico's national tree? Hint

Honduran pine

Papaya

Indo-Malayan coconut palm

Silk-cotton tree

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Question 5 of 10

5. Puerto Rico's national animal is a tree frog?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Puerto Rico's official anthem is "La Borinquena"?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is Puerto Rico's highest point? Hint

Cerro Punta

Sierra de Luqillo

Cordillera Central

Sierra Madre

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many senatorial districts is Puerto Rico divided into? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Puerto Rico's second most populous city? Hint

Bayamon

San Juan

Ponce

Carolina

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Question 10 of 10

10. There are no forests in Puerto Rico?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Puerto Rico's motto is "Joannes Est Nomen Eius"?

Answer: True

It means "John is his name", referring to St. John the Baptist.

2. What is Puerto Rico's national bird?

Answer: Stripe-headed tanager

Also called "reinita mora", it is a tropical bird that feeds of fruit. A flock will eat all the fruit off one tree and then move on to the next.

3. What is Puerto Rico's national flower?

Answer: Puerto Rican hibiscus

Also called "flor de maga", it is a large, showy flower that thrives in Puerto Rico's warm climate. It has five petals and several pistils.

4. What is Puerto Rico's national tree?

Answer: Silk-cotton tree

The silk-cotton tree is also known as the ceiba or kapok. It has bell-shaped flowers, and the lightweight fiber from its fruits is used as stuffing in pillows and furniture.

5. Puerto Rico's national animal is a tree frog?

Answer: True

This tree frog, called the coqui, is found almost nowhere else in the world. It grows no more than 1.5 inches high and has nearly transparent skin that allows it to blend in with its background.

6. Puerto Rico's official anthem is "La Borinquena"?

Answer: True

The anthem is "La Borinquena", meaning "Island of Borinquen". It was written by Manuel Fernandez Juncoz and Felix Astol y Artes.

7. Where is Puerto Rico's highest point?

Answer: Cerro Punta

Cerro Punta is 4,389 feet and lies in the Cordillera Central range.

8. How many senatorial districts is Puerto Rico divided into?

Answer: 8

The senatorial districts include Aguadilla, Mayaguez, Arecibo, Ponce, Bayamon, San Jaun, Guayama, and Humacao. There are 40 legislative districts.

9. What is Puerto Rico's second most populous city?

Answer: Bayamon

San Juan is the largest with a population of about 437,000; Bayamon is second with about 220,000; Ponce is third with about 187,000; and Carolina is fourth with about 177,000.

10. There are no forests in Puerto Rico?

Answer: False

There are several, including Caribbean National Forest (El Yunque), Cloud Forest, and Pinones Forest.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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