Trinidad and Tobago Quiz Part 2: Carnival, Calypso, and the Pitch Lake

How well do you know Trinidad and Tobago? Part 2

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

• 1. What is the name of the larger of the two main islands?

  • (A) Tobago
  • (B) Trinidad
  • (C) Little Tobago
  • (D) Chacachacare

• 2. What is the Pitch Lake in Trinidad?

  • (A) A large freshwater lake
  • (B) The largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world
  • (C) A saltwater lagoon
  • (D) A man-made reservoir

• 3. Who is V.S. Naipaul?

  • (A) A famous Trinidadian musician
  • (B) A Trinidadian-born Nobel Prize-winning author
  • (C) A celebrated athlete
  • (D) The first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago

• 4. What is "liming"?

  • (A) A type of citrus farming
  • (B) The art of doing nothing while sharing food, drink, and conversation
  • (C) A traditional dance
  • (D) A religious ritual

• 5. What is the name of the steel pan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago?

  • (A) The steelpan
  • (B) The djembe
  • (C) The marimba
  • (D) The kora

• 6. What is a common feature of the Trinidadian accent?

  • (A) A monotonous tone
  • (B) A lyrical, lilting quality
  • (C) A very slow pace
  • (D) A lack of contractions

• 7. What is the name of the bird that is a national symbol of Trinidad and Tobago?

  • (A) The Hummingbird
  • (B) The Scarlet Ibis
  • (C) The Toucan
  • (D) The Macaw

• 8. What is a major environmental issue in Trinidad and Tobago?

  • (A) Desertification
  • (B) Coastal erosion and flooding
  • (C) Air pollution
  • (D) Melting glaciers

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Trinidad and Tobago?

  • (A) Cricket
  • (B) Football (Soccer)
  • (C) Basketball
  • (D) Athletics

• 10. What is a "roti shop"?

  • (A) A type of fast-food restaurant specializing in roti
  • (B) A bakery
  • (C) A clothing store
  • (D) A place to make pottery