Guam Quiz Part 2: Latte Stones, Legends, and 'Håfa Adai' Spirit

How well do you know Guam? Part 2

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

• 1. What is the legend behind Two Lovers Point (Puntan Dos Amantes)?

  • (A) A story of two ancient chiefs who fought over the land.
  • (B) A story of two lovers from different tribes who leaped to their deaths rather than be separated.
  • (C) A story of a Spanish galleon that sank off the coast.
  • (D) A story of the first Chamorro to discover the island.

• 2. What is a Latte Stone, a symbol of Chamorro culture?

  • (A) A type of decorative coffee cup.
  • (B) A stone pillar used as a foundation for ancient houses.
  • (C) A tool for grinding corn.
  • (D) A musical instrument.

• 3. What is "red rice" a staple of?

  • (A) Chamorro fiestas and barbecues
  • (B) A special dessert
  • (C) A breakfast cereal
  • (D) A drink

• 4. Which of these is a famous beach on Guam known for its clear water and snorkeling?

  • (A) Waikiki Beach
  • (B) Tumon Bay
  • (C) Bondi Beach
  • (D) Copacabana Beach

• 5. What is the significance of Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam?

  • (A) They are historical museums.
  • (B) They are major strategic U.S. military installations in the Pacific.
  • (C) They are commercial airports.
  • (D) They are tourist resorts.

• 6. What does the greeting "Håfa Adai" mean?

  • (A) Goodbye
  • (B) Thank you
  • (C) Hello
  • (D) I'm hungry

• 7. What is the name of the annual festival celebrating the end of the Christmas season?

  • (A) Liberation Day
  • (B) Dinanña Pa'go
  • (C) Malojloj
  • (D) Gupot Chamoru

• 8. Which invasive animal species has had a devastating impact on Guam's native bird population?

  • (A) Brown tree snake
  • (B) Cane toad
  • (C) Feral pig
  • (D) Rat

• 9. What is the main industry driving Guam's economy?

  • (A) Agriculture
  • (B) Fishing
  • (C) Tourism and U.S. military spending
  • (D) Manufacturing

• 10. What is a "boonie dog" or "boonie"?

  • (A) A type of wild pig
  • (B) A local term for a stray or feral dog
  • (C) A species of fruit bat
  • (D) A large lizard