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Connecticut Emblems Trivia Quiz

A little quiz about a little state ... Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by LynLozier. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
LynLozier

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
10,284

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1070

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the state insect of Connecticut? Hint

Carpenter Ant

June Bug

Praying Mantis

Honey Bee

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the state animal of Connecticut? Hint

Deer

Sperm Whale

Skunk

Raccoon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the state hero of Connecticut? Hint

Eli Whitney

Ethan Allen

Linus Yale

Nathan Hale

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is NOT a state nickname? Hint

Provision State

Revolution State

Nutmeg State

Constitution State

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the state heroine of Connecticut? Hint

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Ella Grasso

Lucretia Mott

Prudence Crandall

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the state bird of Connecticut?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the state song of Connecticut?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the state tree of Connecticut?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the state ship of Connecticut?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the state flower of Connecticut?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the state insect of Connecticut?

Answer: Praying Mantis

The praying mantis was adopted as the state insect in 1977.

2. What is the state animal of Connecticut?

Answer: Sperm Whale

Sperm whales were hunted for their blubber, meat and ivory by sailors from New London, Mystic and other ports in the 1800s. Today they are on the endangered species list.

3. Who is the state hero of Connecticut?

Answer: Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale was a hero of the Revolutionalry War. He said, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.'

4. Which of the following is NOT a state nickname?

Answer: Revolution State

The Constitution State is the official nickname, but the Provision State recognizing Connecticut's role in feeding Washington's army is also used, as is the Nutmeg State, which honors the tradition of Yankee Peddlers.

5. Who is the state heroine of Connecticut?

Answer: Prudence Crandall

Prudence Crandall was socially ostracized after opening a private academy for young Negro women.

6. What is the state bird of Connecticut?

Answer: Robin

The robin cecame Connecticut's state bird in 1943.

7. What is the state song of Connecticut?

Answer: Yankee Doodle

Yankee Doodle reminds us of the important role Connecticut played during the Revolutionary War.

8. What is the state tree of Connecticut?

Answer: White Oak

Connecticut's original charter was hidden inside a white oak to keep it from the king's men. It became known as the Charter Oak.

9. What is the state ship of Connecticut?

Answer: Nautilus

Connecticut resident David Bushnell invented the submarine in 1776. Today the U.S.S. Nautilus is the state ship.

10. What is the state flower of Connecticut?

Answer: Mountain Laurel

Mountain Laurel was adopted at the state flower in 1977 and reminds us of the importance of protecting the environment.

Source: Author LynLozier

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