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Globe Staff

February 16, 2013

Massachusetts may soon have an official rock song, but what about the state's other emblems and symbols? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

What is the official state beverage or emblem?
- Coffee milk
- Apple cider
- Cranberry juice
- Sam Adams Boston Lager
Who is the official folk hero of Massachusetts? Hint: He was born in Leominster.
- Davy Crockett
- Johnny Appleseed
- Nathan Hale
- Daniel Shays
What sport was invented in Springfield, and is now the official state sport?
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- American football
- Basketball
What is the state bird? Hint: It is one of the most familiar North American birds.
- Purple finch
- Eastern blue
- Black-capped chickadee
- Wild turkey
How many presidents were born in Massachusetts?
- 4
- 3
- 7
- 10
What is the state insect, Adalia bipunctata, commonly known as?
- Honey bee
- Praying Mantis
- Ladybug
- Firefly
What is the official state rock or rock emblem?
- Plymouth Rock
- Dighton Rock
- Granite
- Roxbury Puddingstone
Who is the songwriter of the official state folk song "Massachusetts"?
- The Bee Gees
- Bob Dylan
- Arlo Gurthie
- Katherine E. Mullen
What town is the geographic center of the state?
- North Brookfield
- Rutland
- Worcester
- Ware
The school children of Massachusetts petitioned to have what type of muffin be the official state muffin?
- Blueberry muffin
- Cranberry muffin
- Apple cinnamon muffin
- Pumpkin muffin
- Corn muffin
True or False: Square dancing is the official folk dance of the Commonwealth.
- False
- True

Source: The state of Massachusetts; Credit: Dan Schultz, Jesse Nunes, Alexa McMahon/Globe Staff

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