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The Main State of Maine Trivia Quiz

Maine is the northern-most and eastern-most of the New England states. It is bordered by Canada and the state of New Hampshire. Its capital city is Augusta.

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dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,550

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The State Animal is the moose; from where did it get its name? Hint

Mandarin

Marathi

Aztec

Algonquian

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these yummy plants does the State Herb of Maine come from? Hint

Dill

Lemon basil

Wintergreen

Rosemary

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the State Bird of Maine?
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Black-capped gnatcatcher

Black-capped chickadee

Black-capped vireo

Black-capped conure

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Maine State Quarter depicts what lighthouse? Hint

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

North Point Range Lights

Rozewie Lighthouse

Bodkin Island Light

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the State Gemstone for the State of Maine? Hint

Beryl

Sapphire

Tanzanite

Tourmaline

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Eastern white pine, the State Tree of Maine, is known by which other name? Hint

Smooth pine

Soft pine

Hard pine

Rough pine

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Question 7 of 10

7. The official State Treat of Maine is which of these?
Hint

Whoopie pie

Happy cake

Yahoo tart

Exclamation cookie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Maine's Coat of Arms features which two men on it? Hint

Soldier and Banker

Banker and Farmer

Farmer and Mountainman

Farmer and Sailor

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Question 9 of 10

9. The State Fish for Maine is the Landlocked salmon.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The State Dessert for Maine is the apple pie.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The State Animal is the moose; from where did it get its name?

Answer: Algonquian

The moose is the largest member in the deer family. The male sports very large flat horns. These quiet, shy animals stay alone except when nursing a young one. These animals are herbivores who live in cold weather areas.

2. Which one of these yummy plants does the State Herb of Maine come from?

Answer: Wintergreen

Wintergreen is an evergreen that was used by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes for centuries. It is used today in tobacco products, chewing gums and candies. Wintergreen oil is non-toxic and biodegradable making it a popular choice for lubricants.

3. What is the State Bird of Maine?

Answer: Black-capped chickadee

The Black-capped chickadee is a forest bird that feasts on insects, berries and seeds. They usually have one brood of chicks a year which both parents help to raise. Pairs typically form in fall and remain together as part of winter flock.

4. The Maine State Quarter depicts what lighthouse?

Answer: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Maine features Pemaquid Point lighthouse. It was commissioned in 1826 and immediately began to crumble. It was rebuilt in 1835 and runs today. It is on the coast of Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine.

5. What is the State Gemstone for the State of Maine?

Answer: Tourmaline

The tourmaline is a mostly Sri Lankan gemstone that comes in a myriad of colors. The gemstones are bicolored and even tricolored. It was discovered in 1822 in Maine. The stones from Maine are a mint green or a raspberry pink.

6. The Eastern white pine, the State Tree of Maine, is known by which other name?

Answer: Soft pine

The Eastern pine, also known as the Soft pine, grows all over the State of Maine. Maine is heavily forested and has lots of squirrels and birds that live in these trees. These trees can grow for 500 years.

7. The official State Treat of Maine is which of these?

Answer: Whoopie pie

A whoopie pie is a sandwich style treat consisting of chocolate cakes layered around a cream filling. There are variations of this treat including gingerbread flavored cake.

8. Maine's Coat of Arms features which two men on it?

Answer: Farmer and Sailor

The State of Maine's Coat of Arms has a farmer who holds a scythe and a sailor who represents this States strong ties to the sea. The name of the state is displayed on a banner at the bottom of the seal.

9. The State Fish for Maine is the Landlocked salmon.

Answer: True

The Landlocked salmon is the Atlantic salmon that has swum up rivers and become relocated. These pink fleshed animals are a popular game fish. All their fins are bordered in black when they reach adulthood.

10. The State Dessert for Maine is the apple pie.

Answer: False

The blueberry pie is the State dessert for the Sate of Maine. Wild blueberries grow wild all over the state and are thus incorporated into the State Dessert. It is often served warm with vanilla ice cream.

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