Question 1: Today, on Lei Day, the image features flowers commonly used in Hawaiian leis or garlands. The genus is …
A Plumeria
B Carissa
C Adenium
Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants known for its fragrant and vibrant blooms, often used in Hawaiian leis. While native to Venezuela, Mexico, and Central America, Plumeria thrives in Hawaii’s warm climate and is widely cultivated across the islands. The flowers symbolize positivity, new beginnings, and the aloha spirit.
Correct Answer: Plumeria
Question 2: What is the official slogan of Lei Day?
A Lei Day, every day
B May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
C Hawaii’s flower power
The official slogan of Lei Day, ‘May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii,’ was coined by Grace Tower Warren, a writer. This catchy phrase helped popularize the holiday after poet Don Blanding proposed the idea of a celebration dedicated to Hawaii’s iconic floral garlands.
Correct Answer: May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
Question 3: Which movie’s setting, Isla Nublar, was brought to life using real Hawaiian locations?
A Godzilla
B Jurassic Park
C King Kong
Isla Nublar, the fictional island in ‘Jurassic Park,’ was primarily filmed on the islands of Kauai and Oahu. Iconic scenes, such as the helicopter approach to the island and the famous Brachiosaurus encounter, were filmed at sites like Manawaiopuna Falls in Kauai, also known as ‘Jurassic Falls.’
Correct Answer: Jurassic Park