Lauren's Farewell Quiz

Wales is a...

• District

• Country

• Province

• Animal

Answer explanation

Wales is a country in the southwest United Kingdom known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive Welsh language, and Celtic culture.

Lauren will be attending which university?

• University of Wales

• Cardiff University

• Prifysgol Aberystwyth University

• University of South Wales

Answer explanation

The University of Wales is located in Cardiff, Wales' capital.

What creature is on the Welsh flag?

• Pheonix

• Serpent

• Unicorn

• Dragon

Answer explanation

The red dragon on the Welsh flag is a symbol of the Welsh peoples' bravery, and was adopted after they successfully forced the Romans to withdraw from Britain

What flower is associated with Wales?

• Tulips

• Roses

• Hyacinths

• Daffodils

Answer explanation

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is traditionally worn on St David's Day, which celebrates Wales' patron saint, David, on 1 March every year.

What vegetable did the Welsh wear on their hats in their battle against the Saxons?

• Rutabagas

• Leeks

• Turnips

• Potatoes

Answer explanation

Legend states that St. David advised the Welsh to wear leeks on their hats to differentiate friend from foe, because their armour looked so similar to that of the Saxons.

Which legendary figure is associated with Wales?

• Robin Hood

• The Tooth Fairy

• King Arthur

• The Loch Ness Monster

Answer explanation

The legend of King Arthur, as well as his mentor Merlin developed through Welsh mythology, appearing either as a great warrior defending Britain from human and supernatural enemies or as a magical figure of folklore, sometimes associated with the Welsh otherworld Annwn

Wales has more what per square km than anywhere else in the world?

• Castles

• Sheep

• Golf Courses

• Mountains

Answer explanation

There are a total of 641 castles in Wales, despite being a relatively small country.

Which pirate originated from Wales?

• Bartholomew Roberts

• Sir Francis Drake

• William Kidd

• Calico Jack

Answer explanation

Bartholomew Roberts (also known as Black Bart) was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. He took over 470 prize ships.

How do you say "Goodbye" in Welsh?

• Diolch

• Hwyl

• Mae'n flin gyda fi

• Croeso

Answer explanation

Hwyl means "goodbye" but all of the below are Welsh words!

Diolch means "Thank you"

Mae'n flin gyda fi means "Sorry"

Croeso means "Welcome"

BONUS QUESTION: Worth 2 Points - What is Lauren's bearded dragon's name?

• Georgie

• Latrice

• Smaug

• Elden

Answer explanation

This is Georgie.

Isn't he the cutest?