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Saint Pierre and Miquelon Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Triviaballer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,179

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1021

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. Although France owns the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, they are actually much closer to Canada than France. What Canadian province is situated closest to these islands? Hint

Quebec

Nova Scotia

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prince Edward Island

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Question 2 of 15

2. The islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon belong to the nation of France. What term is used to describe the collective status of these islands within the French Republic? Hint

Department

Territorial collectivity

Assembl�e de province

Overseas region

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Question 3 of 15

3. Saint Pierre and Miquelon make up two of the 212 overseas administrative divisions of France known as this. Hint

Principalities

Duchies

Communes

Prefectures

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Question 4 of 15

4. A six kilometer strait separates the islands of Miquelon and Saint Pierre. What nickname have fisherman given to this waterway? Hint

The Strait of No Return

The Death Passage

The Peaceful Passage

The Mouth of Hell

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following statements accurately describes the area and population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Hint

Saint Pierre is more populous and has a larger in area than Miquelon.

Saint Pierre is the more populous island and Miquelon has a larger area.

Miquelon is the more populous island and Saint Pierre has a larger area.

Miquelon is more populous and has a larger area than Saint Pierre.

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following best describes the local flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Hint

The flag contains a white conch shell on a red background with two triangles on the right side.

The flag contains a circle of twelve gold stars on a black background.

The flag contains three vertical stripes. From left to right they are blue, black, and green.

The flag contains a yellow ship on a blue background with three squares along the left side.

7. Saint Pierre and Miquelon share the same anthem as the nation of France, namely 'La Marseillaise.' However, their motto is different from France's. What is the official motto of Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Hint

Caveat Emptor

Festina Lente

En Mars Requilius

A Mare Labor

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Question 8 of 15

8. Throughout history France has exerted much influence over areas in the western hemisphere. What is the name for France's territory in North America that was divided into five colonies during the 18th century of which Saint Pierre and Miquelon is the only remaining colonial territory. Hint

Franca Nueva

Territoriale Francesa

French America

New France

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Question 9 of 15

9. Before 1945, the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon contained a third administrative division. What is the name of this island that was annexed by Saint Pierre in 1945? Hint

L'�le-aux-Marins

Ila de la Madeleine

J�z�quel

Trepassey

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Question 10 of 15

10. Miquelon consists of three islands that are connected by long strips of sand dunes known as tombolos. Which of the following is NOT one of the three Miquelon islands? Hint

Langlade Island (Petite Miquelon)

Le Cap

Grand Barachois

Miquelon Island (Grand Miquelon)

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Question 11 of 15

11. Although they are relatively small islands, Saint Pierre and Miquelon have several prominent features. Which of the following would you NOT be able to see if you visited these islands? Hint

Terra Nova National Park

An arena called Fronton Zazpiak Bat where the Basque sport of pelota is played

An international airport called Saint Pierre Airport

Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse

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Question 12 of 15

12. The British controlled the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon from 1713 to 1763. What was the name of the treaty that returned the islands back to France in 1763? Hint

Treaty of Saint Pierre

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Brussels

Treaty of Lyon

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Question 13 of 15

13. What prompted Charles de Gaulle to send a submarine cruiser to the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1941? Hint

The Canadian and United States governments were planning an invasion of the islands to set up a military base.

A coup d'�tat took place on the islands.

The islands' governor, Gilbert de Gournat, supported the Vichy Regime of France.

German U-Boats were invading the coastal waters of the islands.

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Question 14 of 15

14. The islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon operate under a multi-party system. Which of the following is NOT a name of a political party on the islands? Hint

Miquelon Objectives (Objectifs Miquelonnais)

Future Miquelon (Miquelon Avenir)

New Royalist Action (Nouvelle Action Royaliste)

Archipelago Tomorrow (Archipel D�main)

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the official currency used on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Hint

Saint Pierre and Miquelon Franc

Euro

United States Dollar

CFA Franc

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although France owns the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, they are actually much closer to Canada than France. What Canadian province is situated closest to these islands?

Answer: Newfoundland and Labrador

At its closest point, the island of Miquelon is 25 kilometers from Newfoundland.

2. The islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon belong to the nation of France. What term is used to describe the collective status of these islands within the French Republic?

Answer: Territorial collectivity

As per article number 72 of the French constitution, all subnational and dependent areas which have an elected local government and a 'certain freedom of administration' are territorial collectivities.

3. Saint Pierre and Miquelon make up two of the 212 overseas administrative divisions of France known as this.

Answer: Communes

There are over 36,000 communes in the country of France and only 212 of them are located outside of metropolitan France. Communes are the lowest level of administrative divisions within France.

4. A six kilometer strait separates the islands of Miquelon and Saint Pierre. What nickname have fisherman given to this waterway?

Answer: The Mouth of Hell

There have been more than 600 documented shipwrecks within the waters of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Strong currents are the main reason for this waterway being so dangerous for fisherman.

5. Which of the following statements accurately describes the area and population of Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Answer: Saint Pierre is the more populous island and Miquelon has a larger area.

The area of Miquelon is 205 square kilometers while the area of Saint Pierre is only 25 square kilometers. According to the January 2006 census, the population of Saint Pierre was 5,509 while the population of Miquelon was only 616.

6. Which of the following best describes the local flag of Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Answer: The flag contains a yellow ship on a blue background with three squares along the left side.

The yellow ship likely represents the Grande Hermine which is the ship that Jacques Cartier landed on the island of Saint Pierre with on June 15, 1536. The three squares on the left of the flag represent the Basque, Breton, and Norman ethnic groups. Andr� Paturel is widely believed to have been the designer of the flag.

Answer: A Mare Labor

'A Mare Labor' is a Latin phrase meaning 'From the Sea, Work.'

Answer: New France

Canada, Acadia, Hudson Bay, Newfoundland, and Louisiana were the five colonies of New France. The area known as New France is said to have existed from Jacques Cartier's expedition of the Saint Lawrence River in 1534 until 1763 when France's territory was ceded to Spain and Great Britain.

9. Before 1945, the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon contained a third administrative division. What is the name of this island that was annexed by Saint Pierre in 1945?

Answer: L'�le-aux-Marins

L'�le-aux-Marins translates into English as 'The Island of the Sailors.' Before 1931 it was known as �le-aux-Chiens (Island of the Dogs). The island has been considered an uninhabited ghost town since 1965.

10. Miquelon consists of three islands that are connected by long strips of sand dunes known as tombolos. Which of the following is NOT one of the three Miquelon islands?

Answer: Grand Barachois

Grand Barachois is the name of a lagoon on Miquelon Island that contains a vast number of seals.

11. Although they are relatively small islands, Saint Pierre and Miquelon have several prominent features. Which of the following would you NOT be able to see if you visited these islands?

Answer: Terra Nova National Park

Terra Nova National Park is located in Newfoundland. There are no National Parks in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

12. The British controlled the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon from 1713 to 1763. What was the name of the treaty that returned the islands back to France in 1763?

Answer: Treaty of Paris

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1763 all of New France except Saint Pierre and Miquelon became a British possession. The islands changed hands between France and Britain numerous times until 1815 when France took final control of them.

13. What prompted Charles de Gaulle to send a submarine cruiser to the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1941?

Answer: The islands' governor, Gilbert de Gournat, supported the Vichy Regime of France.

The submarine cruiser Surcouf landed on the islands on December 24, 1941. The islands' inhabitants did not resist the islands being occupied by Charles de Gaulle's forces. After a referendum was passed Saint Pierre and Miquelon became a French territory of Free France.

14. The islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon operate under a multi-party system. Which of the following is NOT a name of a political party on the islands?

Answer: New Royalist Action (Nouvelle Action Royaliste)

New Royalist Action is the name of a minor political party of France. Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of France, was the head of state of the islands in 2007.

15. What is the official currency used on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Answer: Euro

Since the islands are technically a part of France they are also a part of the European Union and thus use the euro as their currency. The Saint Pierre and Miquelon franc was used from 1890 to 1965, the CFA franc was used between 1945 and 1960, the French franc was used between 1965 and 2002. The euro was adopted as the official currency in 2002.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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