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Connecticut State Quarter Trivia Quiz

Questions on the Connecticut State quarter

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

Author
garfieldngurgi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,400

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
524

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year was the Connecticut State quarter released?

Answer: (year)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Connecticut became a State on January 9, 1788, making it the _______ State quarter to be released. Hint

Fifth

Sixth

Third

Tenth

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is on the back of the Connecticut quarter? Hint

Sail boat

Apple Tree

State outline

Oak tree

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is written under the branches on the left side of the tree?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Tree is inside the outline of the State.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Besides the tree what other object is in the design of the Connecticut State quarter? Hint

bird

small wall

state motto

state outline

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Connecticut State quarter was the last quarter to be released in 1999.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did the Governor call upon to make the design of the Connecticut State quarter? Hint

His Secretary

His Mother

The People of Connecticut

The Fine Arts Council

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the nickname of the oak tree on the Connecticut quarter? Hint

There is not a tree on the Connecticut quarter

The Old Oak Tree

The Charter Oak

The Tree of Abundance

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Question 10 of 10

10. What can be seen on the trunk of the tree in the design? Hint

a bird

a hole

the designers name

the Charter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was the Connecticut State quarter released?

Answer: 1999

The Connecticut State quarter was the fifth quarter released.

2. Connecticut became a State on January 9, 1788, making it the _______ State quarter to be released.

Answer: Fifth

Connecticut was the fifth State. This was the last quarter released in 1999.

3. What is on the back of the Connecticut quarter?

Answer: Oak tree

On October 31,1687 , King James II (the British monarch) challenged Connecticut's government structure and demanded its surrender. With the Charter on the table between opposing parties a heated argument took place. Mysteriously the candles were blown out and when relit the Connecticut Charter was gone. Captain Joseph Wadsworth had saved the Charter from British hands and hid it in the safest place he could find- a white oak tree.

4. What is written under the branches on the left side of the tree?

Answer: The Charter Oak

The Charter Oak is the name of the tree shown. The Connecticut Charter was hidden from the British in an White Oak Tree.

5. The Tree is inside the outline of the State.

Answer: False

The outline of the State is not on the Connecticut quarter.

6. Besides the tree what other object is in the design of the Connecticut State quarter?

Answer: small wall

The small wall is located under the tree on the right side of the design.

7. The Connecticut State quarter was the last quarter to be released in 1999.

Answer: True

The Connecticut state quarter was the last of the 5 quarters released in 1999. The first was Delaware followed by Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, then Connecticut.

8. Who did the Governor call upon to make the design of the Connecticut State quarter?

Answer: The People of Connecticut

Governor John G. Rowland announced the Connecticut Coin Design Competition in 1998. More than 112 people ages 6-87 submitted designs. 19 of the designs submitted showed the Charter Oak. 5 of those 19 were submitted for approval. Three of those were returned to Governor Rowland and he chose the design we see today. 23 people from 18 towns received Honorable Mentions for their designs.

9. What is the nickname of the oak tree on the Connecticut quarter?

Answer: The Charter Oak

The Charter Oak is very important to Connecticut's history. In this tree the Connecticut Charter was hidden keeping it out of the hands of the British. The famous tree fell during a great storm on August 21, 1856. This is also printed under the tree on the left side of the design.

10. What can be seen on the trunk of the tree in the design?

Answer: a hole

If you look closely you can see the hole in the trunk of the tree. It is on the left side of the trunk just below the first branch. This is where the Charter was hidden.

Source: Author garfieldngurgi

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