Dominican Republic Quiz Part 2: Merengue, Baseball, and Caribbean Charm

How well do you know the Dominican Republic? Part 2

Test your knowledge of the Dominican Republic with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is a key characteristic of the Dominican communication style?

  • (A) Quiet and reserved
  • (B) Expressive, warm, and using a lot of gestures
  • (C) Very formal and indirect
  • (D) Monotone and without emotion

• 2. What is the concept of "un chin" in the Dominican Republic?

  • (A) A large amount
  • (B) A slang term for "a little bit"
  • (C) A type of food
  • (D) A formal greeting

• 3. What is the attitude towards punctuality for social gatherings?

  • (A) Strict punctuality is mandatory
  • (B) A more relaxed sense of time is common; arriving late is normal
  • (C) It is polite to arrive an hour early
  • (D) Punctuality is considered rude

• 4. What is a "colmado" in a Dominican neighborhood?

  • (A) A large supermarket
  • (B) A local corner store that is also a social hub
  • (C) A pharmacy
  • (D) A dance hall

• 5. What is the role of family in Dominican culture?

  • (A) The family, including extended relatives, is the central pillar of society
  • (B) Individualism is valued more than family
  • (C) The nuclear family is the only important unit
  • (D) Elders are cared for by the state

• 6. How are personal space and physical contact viewed in social interactions?

  • (A) People maintain a large personal distance
  • (B) Close physical proximity and touching during conversation is common and shows warmth
  • (C) Physical contact is avoided
  • (D) Only handshakes are acceptable

• 7. What is a common custom when visiting a Dominican home?

  • (A) Refusing any offer of a drink
  • (B) It is polite to accept a drink, especially coffee
  • (C) Bringing your own food
  • (D) Leaving without saying goodbye to everyone

• 8. What is "Bachata"?

  • (A) A type of spicy food
  • (B) A genre of music and dance that originated in the Dominican Republic
  • (C) A traditional form of clothing
  • (D) A religious festival

• 9. What is the significance of the Colonial Zone (Zona Colonial) in Santo Domingo?

  • (A) It is the modern financial district
  • (B) It is the historic central neighborhood and the oldest permanent European settlement of the New World
  • (C) It is a large industrial park
  • (D) It is a protected nature reserve

• 10. What is a major source of pride for the Dominican Republic in the world of sports?

  • (A) Its Olympic swimming team
  • (B) Producing a large number of professional baseball players
  • (C) Its national soccer team
  • (D) Its winter sports athletes