How Much Do You Know About Connecticut?

Connecticut may be one of America's oldest states, but how much do you actually know about this New England region? Are you ready to put your knowledge tot the test? To the quiz!
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What is the motto of Connecticut?
He who transplanted still sustains
Liberty and independence
Wisdom, justice and moderation

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What is the capital city of Connecticut?
Stamford
Hartford
New Haven

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Which of these is the official nickname for Connecticut?
The Constitution State
The Nutmeg State
The Brownstone State

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Where does Connecticut rank compared to the rest of the states in area?
It's the smallest state
It's the third smallest state
It's the second smallest state

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What borders Connecticut on the north?
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire

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What nationality were Connecticut's first European settlers?
Dutch
Swedish
French

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Which country established the first major permanent settlements in Connecticut in the 1630s?
England
Spain
Denmark

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What borders Connecticut on the east?
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Hampshire

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What river flows into Long Island Sound after cutting through the center of the state?
The Hudson River
The Susquehanna River
The Connecticut River

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In what year was Yale College established?
1701
1801
1901

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New Haven has the highest percentage of commuters of any major metropolitan center on the East Coast who do what?
Buy coffee before work
Bicycle to work
Take the bus to work

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What is the Connecticut State flower?
Mountain laurel
American daisy
Gerber daisy
Unfortunately, your knowledge of Connecticut seems to be a bit on the average side! You might know a little bit about this great state, but not enough to compete with the average citizen. Fret not, in taking this quiz, you got a good start on your Connecticut education!

C+, Connecticut Average

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Connecticut clever! It's obvious that you know the state of Connecticut as well as any true citizen. From the early history with the Dutch, up until the present day, there's not much about this state that evades you!

B+, Connecticut Clever

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are Connecticut cool! It's obvious that you know the state of Connecticut like only a true resident can. From the state's history to the official motto, you're as keen on Connecticut as they come. Go you!

A+, Connecticut Cool

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Right!
1
What is the motto of Connecticut?
He who transplanted still sustains
Liberty and independence
Wisdom, justice and moderation
2
What is the capital city of Connecticut?
Stamford
Hartford
New Haven
3
Which of these is the official nickname for Connecticut?
The Constitution State
The Nutmeg State
The Brownstone State
4
Where does Connecticut rank compared to the rest of the states in area?
It's the smallest state
It's the third smallest state
It's the second smallest state
5
What borders Connecticut on the north?
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
6
What nationality were Connecticut's first European settlers?
Dutch
Swedish
French
7
Which country established the first major permanent settlements in Connecticut in the 1630s?
England
Spain
Denmark
8
What borders Connecticut on the east?
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
9
What river flows into Long Island Sound after cutting through the center of the state?
The Hudson River
The Susquehanna River
The Connecticut River
10
In what year was Yale College established?
1701
1801
1901
11
New Haven has the highest percentage of commuters of any major metropolitan center on the East Coast who do what?
Buy coffee before work
Bicycle to work
Take the bus to work
12
What is the Connecticut State flower?
Mountain laurel
American daisy
Gerber daisy