Q 01/05

Rhode Island is the smallest state; which state is second smallest by area?

A) Delaware

B) Connecticut

C) New Jersey

D) Hawaii

Answer · why

A) Delaware

Delaware, at roughly 2,490 square miles, is the second-smallest state; Rhode Island covers about 1,214 square miles and Connecticut about 5,540.

Q 02/05

What is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island?

A) Newport

B) Warwick

C) Cranston

D) Providence

Answer · why

D) Providence

Providence was named by Roger Williams for 'God's merciful providence' in guiding him there after his banishment; it is both Rhode Island's capital an...

Q 03/05

The official motto of Rhode Island is a single word. What is it?

A) Hope

B) Liberty

C) Unity

D) Virtue

Answer · why

A) Hope

The state motto of Rhode Island is 'Hope,' a word that also appears on the state seal and flag.

Q 04/05

What flower was officially adopted as Rhode Island's state flower in 1968?

A) Violet

B) Rose

C) Sunflower

D) Daisy

Answer · why

A) Violet

The violet had been voted in by schoolchildren back in 1897, but the state did not make it official until 1968, the last state in the country to adopt...

Q 05/05

What tree is recognized as Rhode Island's official state tree?

A) White Oak

B) Eastern White Pine

C) Red Maple

D) Paper Birch

Answer · why

C) Red Maple

The Red Maple, known for its vibrant fall foliage, was officially adopted as the state tree in 1964.