DR Quiz

To help pass the time during the flight to the Dominican Republic, we prepared the following quiz.  See how well you can do.  (We'll post answers in a separate post


 

  1. What body part do Dominicans use to point?

    1. elbow
    2. eye brows
    3. lips
    4. head

  2. There is something on the DR flag that is not on the flag of any other country in the world. What is it?

    1. an iguana
    2. sugar cane
    3. the Bible
    4. a sailboat
    5. an automatic weapon

  3. What percentage of American Major League baseball players come from the DR?

    1. 2%
    2. 4%
    3. 7%
    4. 11%

  4. What is the national dance of the DR?

    1. Salsa
    2. Merengue
    3. Tango
    4. Rumba

  5. Which of these is closest to the DR?

    1. Florida
    2. Cuba
    3. Puerto Rico
    4. Jamaica

  6. Which of these is located in the DR? [There may be more than one correct answer. Choose all correct answers.]

    1. the oldest university in the Americas
    2. the oldest hospital in the Americas
    3. the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean
    4. the highest peak in the Caribbean

  7. True/False: Dominoes originated in the Dominican Republic and is a popular pastime.

 

  1. What is the population of the DR?

    1. 6 million
    2. 11 million
    3. 16 million
    4. 21 million

  2. Which of these movies was filmed primarily in the DR?

    1. The Godfather II
    2. Jurassic Park
    3. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

  3. Approximately what percent of the Dominican Republic is protected land (national parks, etc.)?

    1. 10%
    2. 15%
    3. 20%
    4. 25%

  4. Jarabacoa gets its name from what resource(s) that can be found in the area?

    1. cocoa (chocolate)
    2. gold and silver
    3. water
    4. trees

  5. How many times would the DR fit into the state of Michigan (based on area, not shape)?

    1. about 2 times
    2. just over 3 times
    3. just under 5 times
    4. about 7 times

  6. By value, what is the top export of the DR?

    1. cocao/chocolate
    2. gold
    3. cigars/cigarettes
    4. medical instruments and appliances

  7. What is the official abbreviation for the DR?

    1. DD
    2. DO
    3. DR
    4. RD

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