The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, standing as a beacon in New York Harbor. While most people know she was a gift from France, her construction and design hold many lesser-known secrets.
This quiz checks how much you know about the monument. You will see questions about the materials used, the engineering behind her hollow copper frame, and the symbols hidden in her design, from her crown to her feet.
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In which U.S. harbor is the Statue of Liberty located?
Boston Harbor
Boston Harbor
Philadelphia Harbor
Philadelphia Harbor
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay
New York Harbor
New York Harbor
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
Italy
Italy
France
France
Germany
Germany
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
What does the Statue of Liberty hold in her right hand?
A torch
A torch
A sword
A sword
A book
A book
A shield
A shield
What primary material was used to create the exterior skin of the statue?
Steel
Steel
Iron
Iron
Bronze
Bronze
Copper
Copper
In what year was the Statue of Liberty officially dedicated?
1876
1876
1906
1906
1886
1886
1896
1896
Who was the primary sculptor responsible for the design of the Statue of Liberty?
Gustave Eiffel
Gustave Eiffel
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Richard Morris Hunt
Richard Morris Hunt
Which date is inscribed on the tablet held by the Statue of Liberty?
July 4th, 1776
July 4th, 1776
July 14th, 1789
July 14th, 1789
October 28th, 1886
October 28th, 1886
July 4th, 1876
July 4th, 1876
What is the official full name of the Statue of Liberty?
The Beacon of Immigrants
The Beacon of Immigrants
Liberty Enlightening the World
Liberty Enlightening the World
The Mother of Exiles
The Mother of Exiles
The Great American Hope
The Great American Hope
Which famous engineer designed the internal iron framework of the statue?
Louis Charles Boileau
Louis Charles Boileau
Henri Labrouste
Henri Labrouste
Stephen Sauvestre
Stephen Sauvestre
Gustave Eiffel
Gustave Eiffel
Which Roman goddess does the Statue of Liberty represent?
Juno
Juno
Diana
Diana
Libertas
Libertas
Minerva
Minerva
How many rays are depicted on the Statue of Liberty’s crown?
Eight
Eight
Five
Five
Six
Six
Seven
Seven
Which symbol of freedom lies at the feet of the Statue of Liberty?
An anchor
An anchor
A laurel wreath
A laurel wreath
Broken shackles and chains
Broken shackles and chains
A pile of fruit
A pile of fruit
What was the name of the French naval ship that transported the statue to New York in 1885?
The Isère ship
The Isère ship
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
The Titanic
The Titanic
The Santa Maria
The Santa Maria
What do the seven rays of the statue’s crown represent?
To celebrate the seven founding colonies
To celebrate the seven founding colonies
To represent the seven seas and seven continents
To represent the seven seas and seven continents
To represent the seven virtues of liberty
To represent the seven virtues of liberty
To signify the seven days of the week
To signify the seven days of the week
Into how many individual pieces was the statue disassembled for its journey across the Atlantic?
350 individual pieces
350 individual pieces
400 individual pieces
400 individual pieces
300 individual pieces
300 individual pieces
250 individual pieces
250 individual pieces
How was the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty financed?
A tax levied by the French government
A tax levied by the French government
Donations from the U.S. government treasury
Donations from the U.S. government treasury
Sales of miniature metal statues across Europe
Sales of miniature metal statues across Europe
A fundraising campaign led by Joseph Pulitzer
A fundraising campaign led by Joseph Pulitzer
Which innovation did Eiffel utilize to allow the statue to move slightly in high winds?
A hollow concrete shell supported by steel cables
A hollow concrete shell supported by steel cables
An external scaffolding made of wood
An external scaffolding made of wood
A copper-clad iron structure requiring a flexible pylon
A copper-clad iron structure requiring a flexible pylon
A solid stone masonry core
A solid stone masonry core
When was the statue’s major restoration, including the installation of a new torch, completed?
1990, for the post-centennial upgrades
1990, for the post-centennial upgrades
1986, for the centennial celebration
1986, for the centennial celebration
1982, for the pre-centennial maintenance
1982, for the pre-centennial maintenance
1994, for the environmental restoration
1994, for the environmental restoration
What was the original name of the island where the Statue of Liberty stands?
Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Governors Island
Governors Island
Staten Island
Staten Island
Bedloe’s Island
Bedloe’s Island
How did the statue’s original appearance differ from its current appearance?
It was painted white upon arrival in New York
It was painted white upon arrival in New York
It was originally gold-plated
It was originally gold-plated
It was originally much brighter, like a new penny
It was originally much brighter, like a new penny
It was always green because of a special chemical treatment
It was always green because of a special chemical treatment
Why is the Statue of Liberty green?
It is a chemical sealant applied to protect the iron frame
It is a chemical sealant applied to protect the iron frame
It is a type of environmental paint applied in 1986
It is a type of environmental paint applied in 1986
It is a layer of copper oxidization known as a patina
It is a layer of copper oxidization known as a patina
It is the result of salt-water erosion from the Atlantic transport
It is the result of salt-water erosion from the Atlantic transport
Which poet wrote the sonnet ‘The New Colossus’ that is inscribed on the pedestal of the statue?
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo
Emma Lazarus
Emma Lazarus
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman
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