Q 01/05

Which U.S. state is famously the smallest by total land area?

A) Delaware

B) Connecticut

C) New Jersey

D) Rhode Island

Answer · why

D) Rhode Island

Rhode Island holds the distinction of being the smallest U.S. state by land area, measuring only about 48 miles long and 37 miles wide.

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 is not only the capital of Rhode Island but also its largest city by population.

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.