U.S. Virgin Islands MCQs [USA] January 8, 2026August 27, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Christiansted (B) St. Croix (C) St. John (D) St. Thomas 2. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which sea? (A) Red Sea (B) Caribbean Sea (C) Mediterranean Sea (D) Bering Sea 3. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of how many main islands? (A) 7 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 10 4. The official currency of the U.S. Virgin Islands is: (A) Caribbean Dollar (B) Euro (C) British Pound (D) U.S. Dollar 5. Which of the following is NOT a major island in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) St. Thomas (B) St. Croix (C) St. Martin (D) St. John 6. What is the largest island of the U.S. Virgin Islands by area? (A) St. Thomas (B) Water Island (C) St. John (D) St. Croix 7. The U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased from which country in 1917? (A) France (B) Denmark (C) Spain (D) Portugal 8. What is the primary language spoken in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) French (B) Spanish (C) English (D) Dutch 9. The U.S. Virgin Islands are a territory of which country? (A) France (B) United Kingdom (C) United States (D) Netherlands 10. Which island is home to the Virgin Islands National Park? (A) St. John (B) St. Croix (C) St. Thomas (D) Water Island 11. What is the name of the port city on St. Croix? (A) Frederiksted (B) Christiansted (C) Charlotte Amalie (D) Cruz Bay 12. Which U.S. Virgin Island is the most populous? (A) St. Thomas (B) St. John (C) St. Croix (D) Water Island 13. The U.S. Virgin Islands are part of which U.S. time zone? (A) Eastern Standard Time (B) Central Standard Time (C) Pacific Standard Time (D) Mountain Standard Time 14. Which U.S. Virgin Islands island is the smallest? (A) Water Island (B) St. John (C) St. Croix (D) St. Thomas 15. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ flag features which colors? (A) Black and White (B) Green, Yellow, and Red (C) Blue and Yellow (D) Red, White, and Blue 16. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ government is led by which position? (A) President (B) Governor (C) Prime Minister (D) Chief Minister 17. What is the local name for the traditional Caribbean festival held in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Festival (B) Fiesta (C) Carnival (D) Fair 18. Which island is home to the historic Fort Christian? (A) St. John (B) St. Croix (C) St. Thomas (D) Water Island 19. Which beach is famous for its beauty on St. John? (A) Magens Bay (B) Hawksnest Beach (C) Cane Bay (D) Trunk Bay 20. What is the traditional local drink made from rum and fruit juices in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Rum Punch (B) Piña Colada (C) Mai Tai (D) Mojito 21. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which tropical region? (A) Subtropical (B) Temperate (C) Polar (D) Equatorial 22. Which of the following is NOT a national park in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Virgin Islands National Park (B) American Samoa National Park (C) Buck Island Reef National Monument (D) Salt River Bay National Historical Park 23. What type of climate is predominant in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Mediterranean (B) Desert (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Tundra 24. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ economy relies heavily on which industry? (A) Manufacturing (B) Tourism (C) Agriculture (D) Mining 25. What is the highest point in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Mount Eagle (B) Crown Mountain (C) Mount Alava (D) Mount Hermon 26. Which historic site on St. Croix was once a sugar plantation? (A) Estate Whim (B) Fort Christian (C) Christiansted National Historic Site (D) Estate La Reine 27. Who is the current Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands? (As of 2024) (A) Charles W. Turnbull (B) Kenneth Mapp (C) John P. de Jongh Jr. (D) Albert Bryan Jr. 28. Which of the following islands is NOT part of the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) St. Thomas (B) St. Croix (C) Anguilla (D) St. John 29. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located east of which island group? (A) Bahama Islands (B) Lesser Antilles (C) Greater Antilles (D) Galápagos Islands 30. Which famous explorer is associated with the discovery of the Virgin Islands? (A) Vasco da Gama (B) Ferdinand Magellan (C) Christopher Columbus (D) Hernán Cortés 31. What is the local name for the major annual celebration of culture in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Festival (B) J'ouvert (C) Carnival (D) Mardi Gras 32. Which of these beaches is located on St. Thomas? (A) Magens Bay (B) Cane Bay (C) Trunk Bay (D) Salt River Bay 33. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ government is based on which type of political system? (A) Federal (B) State (C) Province (D) Territory 34. Which of these is a popular snorkeling spot in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Trunk Bay (B) Coral World Ocean Park (C) Magens Bay (D) Smith Bay 35. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ primary legislative body is known as: (A) The Senate (B) The House of Representatives (C) The Assembly (D) The Legislature 36. Which of the following is a famous landmark on St. Thomas? (A) Estate Whim (B) Fort Christian (C) Christiansted Fort (D) Blackbeard's Castle 37. What is the primary source of fresh water on the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Rivers (B) Desalination (C) Rainwater (D) Springs 38. The U.S. Virgin Islands are situated closest to which country? (A) Cuba (B) Puerto Rico (C) Haiti (D) The Bahamas 39. Which island is known for its luxury resorts and upscale shopping in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) St. John (B) St. Croix (C) St. Thomas (D) Water Island 40. What traditional event is held in the U.S. Virgin Islands during the holiday season? (A) Summer Carnival (B) Christmas Festival (C) Winter Carnival (D) New Year's Parade 41. Which local cuisine is considered a staple in the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Conch Fritters (B) Jerk Chicken (C) Lobster (D) Crab Cakes 42. The U.S. Virgin Islands are part of which congressional district in the United States? (A) 1st Congressional District (B) 2nd Congressional District (C) At-Large Congressional District (D) 3rd Congressional District 43. The Virgin Islands are part of which larger group of islands? (A) Canary Islands (B) Greater Antilles (C) Lesser Antilles (D) Balearic Islands 44. The U.S. Virgin Islands are famous for which type of marine life? (A) Sharks (B) Whales (C) Dolphins (D) Sea Turtles 45. What is the primary method of transportation between the islands of the U.S. Virgin Islands? (A) Ferry (B) Train (C) Plane (D) Bus 46. What is the name of the historical building on St. John that was once a sugar plantation? (A) Estate Lindholm (B) Caneel Bay (C) Annaberg Plantation (D) Estate Diamond 47. Which of these is a protected area in the U.S. Virgin Islands for its unique marine ecosystem? (A) Yellowstone National Park (B) Buck Island Reef National Monument (C) Grand Canyon (D) Everglades National Park 48. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which latitude zone? (A) Tropical (B) Subtropical (C) Temperate (D) Arctic 49. Which U.S. Virgin Islands island is known for its rich historical sites and architecture? (A) St. Croix (B) St. Thomas (C) St. John (D) Water Island 50. Which festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates African heritage? (A) Carnival (B) Emancipation Day (C) Festival of the Virgin Islands (D) African Heritage Festival