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State Quarters Multiple Choice Quiz | U.S. Coins & Banknotes

This is a quiz about the 50 States Commemorative Coins.

A multiple-choice quiz by giraffelyn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
giraffelyn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,749

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 50 state quarters have been released in what order? Hint

Alphabetical

Admission into the Union

Geographical area

Random

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which state quarter has a picture of an astronaut? Hint

Florida

California

Texas

Ohio

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of the following states, which quarter does not have a picture of any horses? Hint

Texas

Nevada

Delaware

Kentucky

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Question 4 of 10

4. Several of the state quarters depict boats or ships. Which of the quarters is the first one released that has a boat or ship? Hint

Massachusetts

Virginia

New Jersey

Rhode Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. I've never been to Mississippi, but they have a very pretty quarter that simply shows the state flower. What kind of flowers are they? Hint

rose

magnolia

peach blossom

cotton blossom

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Question 6 of 10

6. Many of the state quarters show the outline of the state they represent. Which of the following does not? Hint

Minnesota

Virginia

New York

Indiana

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which state quarter depicts Helen Keller? Hint

Arkansas

Alabama

Georgia

Louisiana

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Question 8 of 10

8. The following birds are each found on a different state quarter. Which is not paired with the correct state? Hint

condor - California

wren - North Carolina

pelican - Louisiana

mallard - Arkansas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which musical instrument is not shown on the Tennessee quarter? Hint

Saxophone

Guitar

Fiddle

Trumpet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which quarter shows a cow, an ear of corn, and a round of cheese? Hint

Wisconsin

Nebraska

Iowa

Kansas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 50 state quarters have been released in what order?

Answer: Admission into the Union

Delaware became the first state on December 7, 1787 and the first quarter of the collection in 1999.

2. Which state quarter has a picture of an astronaut?

Answer: Ohio

The 17th state. There is also an outline of the state, a biplane, and the words "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers".

3. Of the following states, which quarter does not have a picture of any horses?

Answer: Texas

The Delaware quarter depicts the historic horseback ride of Caesar Rodney who rode 80 miles, sick from asthma and cancer, to cast the deciding vote for the independence of the USA. The Kentucky quarter shows a racehorse and Nevada's quarter pictures three wild mustangs.

4. Several of the state quarters depict boats or ships. Which of the quarters is the first one released that has a boat or ship?

Answer: New Jersey

New Jersey's quarter shows a picture of George Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolution. There are no boats on Massachusetts' quarter.

5. I've never been to Mississippi, but they have a very pretty quarter that simply shows the state flower. What kind of flowers are they?

Answer: magnolia

More specifically, the southern magnolia. A beautiful large blossom. Too bad it isn't scratch n' sniff!

6. Many of the state quarters show the outline of the state they represent. Which of the following does not?

Answer: Virginia

The Virginia quarter features the three ships, Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery. These ships brought the first English settlers to Jamestown.

7. Which state quarter depicts Helen Keller?

Answer: Alabama

Her name is beside her picture in English as well as in Braille.

8. The following birds are each found on a different state quarter. Which is not paired with the correct state?

Answer: wren - North Carolina

More specifically, the Carolina wren is depicted on the South Carolina quarter. North Carolina's quarter shows a scene representing the first airplane flight in Kitty Hawk.

9. Which musical instrument is not shown on the Tennessee quarter?

Answer: Saxophone

I love this quarter! It seems to emit a good time.

10. Which quarter shows a cow, an ear of corn, and a round of cheese?

Answer: Wisconsin

It also shows a banner with the word "Forward"- Wisconsin's state motto.

Source: Author giraffelyn

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