Jersey Quiz Part 2: Castles, Coastlines, and Crown Dependencies

How well do you know Jersey? Part 2

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

• 1. What is Jersey's political status?

  • (A) A county of England.
  • (B) A Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom.
  • (C) An independent country.
  • (D) A department of France.

• 2. What are "Jersey Wonders" (Mèrvelles)?

  • (A) A type of seafood.
  • (B) A traditional twisted doughnut-like pastry.
  • (C) A local variety of apple.
  • (D) A wildflower.

• 3. What currencies are accepted in Jersey?

  • (A) Only the Jersey Pound.
  • (B) The Jersey Pound and the British Pound.
  • (C) Only the Euro.
  • (D) Only the British Pound.

• 4. What is the name of the group of islands and rocks that are part of Jersey's Bailiwick?

  • (A) The Minquiers and Ecréhous
  • (B) The Isle of Wight
  • (C) The Scilly Isles
  • (D) The Hebrides

• 5. What is the Battle of Flowers?

  • (A) A historical reenactment.
  • (B) An annual carnival with flower-covered floats.
  • (C) A gardening competition.
  • (D) A national holiday.

• 6. What is the main industry in Jersey?

  • (A) Agriculture
  • (B) Financial services
  • (C) Tourism
  • (D) Fishing

• 7. During which conflict was Jersey occupied by German forces?

  • (A) World War I
  • (B) World War II
  • (C) The Napoleonic Wars
  • (D) The Hundred Years' War

• 8. What is a traditional drink produced in Jersey?

  • (A) Wine
  • (B) Cider (Cidre)
  • (C) Whiskey
  • (D) Beer

• 9. What are the official languages of Jersey?

  • (A) English and French
  • (B) English only
  • (C) French only
  • (D) English and Jèrriais

• 10. What is the name of the medieval castle overlooking Gorey harbour?

  • (A) Elizabeth Castle
  • (B) Mont Orgueil Castle
  • (C) Grosnez Castle
  • (D) St Aubin's Fort