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Quiz about United States Minor Outlying Islands

United States: Minor Outlying Islands Quiz

Perhaps Gilligan can find these islands. Can you?

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

Author
ctownron

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,306

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
421

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which island sits off the coast of Ft. Myers, Florida and is known for the large number of sea shells which wash up on its shores? Hint

Calusa Island

Charlotte Island

Castile Island

Sanibel Island

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Question 2 of 10

2. This island off the U.S. Atlantic coast was used for location shooting for the films "Glory" and "The Legend of Bagger Vance". Which island was it? Hint

Nags Head Island

Jekyll Island

Fripp Island

Hilton Head Island

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Apostle Islands are located in which of the Great Lakes of the United States? Hint

Lake Ontario

Lake Michigan

Lake Superior

Lake Huron

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Question 4 of 10

4. American author Herman Wouk's novel "Don't Stop the Carnival" was loosely based on his experiences working at a hotel on what island? Hint

Key West

St. Kitts Island

Shipley Island

Hassel Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. The San Juan Islands are part of which state or territory of the United States? Hint

Washington

Texas

Puerto Rico

Guam

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sauvie Island is located on a large river near which U.S. city? Hint

Portland, Oregon

St. Louis, Missouri

Cincinnati, Ohio

Memphis, Tennessee

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Question 7 of 10

7. Neebish Island is part of which U.S. state? Hint

Michigan

Maine

Vermont

New York

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Question 8 of 10

8. A World War II battle was fought on June 4-6, 1942 at which island territory of the United States? Hint

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

Wake Island

Midway Island

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Fox Islands are part of which U.S. state? Hint

Texas

Alabama

North Carolina

Alaska

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1968, the United States returned the Bonin Islands back to which country? Hint

Colombia

Panama

Japan

United Kingdom

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which island sits off the coast of Ft. Myers, Florida and is known for the large number of sea shells which wash up on its shores?

Answer: Sanibel Island

Sea shell collectors the world over flock to Sanibel Island, which is near Ft. Myers, Florida. The island is also the home of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

2. This island off the U.S. Atlantic coast was used for location shooting for the films "Glory" and "The Legend of Bagger Vance". Which island was it?

Answer: Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island is part of the Golden Isles of Georgia. On the southern end of the island, the beach that was used in the filming of the movie "Glory" was later renamed Glory Beach.

3. The Apostle Islands are located in which of the Great Lakes of the United States?

Answer: Lake Superior

There are 21 Apostle Islands located in the southwest corner of Lake Superior. They are part of the state of Wisconsin and are known for their six lighthouses, as well as boating, fishing and camping recreation sites.

4. American author Herman Wouk's novel "Don't Stop the Carnival" was loosely based on his experiences working at a hotel on what island?

Answer: Hassel Island

Hassel Island is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is located in Charlotte Amalie Harbor. In Wouk's novel, the island was named Amerigo Island.

5. The San Juan Islands are part of which state or territory of the United States?

Answer: Washington

The San Juan Islands form part of the San Juan Archipelago, which includes over 450 total islands. The archipelago is further split into two groups of islands: the San Juan Islands belonging to the state of Washington, United States, and the Gulf Islands belonging to British Columbia, Canada.

6. Sauvie Island is located on a large river near which U.S. city?

Answer: Portland, Oregon

Located on the Columbia River, Sauvie Island lies about ten miles from Portland, Oregon. It is the largest island on the Columbia and is a favorite for bicycling enthusiasts.

7. Neebish Island is part of which U.S. state?

Answer: Michigan

Neebish Island lies on the St. Marys river, which separates Michigan from Canada. The word 'Neebish' comes from an Indian phrase meaning "where the water boils", referring to the rapids that were located on the western side of the island.

8. A World War II battle was fought on June 4-6, 1942 at which island territory of the United States?

Answer: Midway Island

Known as the turning point in the Pacific War, the Japanese Navy had hoped to destroy the U.S. aircraft carriers they missed when they attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Instead, the opposite happened as the Japanese lost four carriers and the U.S. only one.

9. The Fox Islands are part of which U.S. state?

Answer: Alaska

The Fox Islands are part of the Aleutian Island chain and the state of Alaska. They are inhabited by the Aleuts, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands.

10. In 1968, the United States returned the Bonin Islands back to which country?

Answer: Japan

The Bonin Islands are part of an archipelago of thirty islands located about 1,000 miles southeast of Japan. They were formerly occupied by the U.S. Navy in 1945 when they established a navy base there during World War II.

Source: Author ctownron

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