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A Bite of the Big Apple Trivia Quiz

I've put together some bits and pieces of New York found in television, movies, video games and even a music video.

A multiple-choice quiz by sally0malley. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sally0malley

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,210

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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637

Last 3 plays: psnz (10/10), hellobion (6/10), Shadman11 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "Wall Street" Gordon Gekko educated Bud Fox in the finer things in life such as expensive suits and Steak Tartare in which trendy restaurant? Hint

Le Cirque

Serendipity

The Ritz

21 Club

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Question 2 of 10

2. What club known for its disco ball was recreated in Blondie's "Heart of Glass" video? Hint

The Peppermint Lounge

The Cafe Au Go Go

Studio 54

The Electric Circus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sardi's, in the heart of the New York's Theater District, has long been a favorite of Broadway and movie stars alike. For which feature is it known? Hint

singing waiters

celebrity caricatures on its walls

VIP lounge

revolving rooftop lounge

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" what was the name given to the borough modeled after Manhattan in Liberty City? Hint

Algonquin

Dukes

Broker

Bohan

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Linda Morolla (Liza Minnelli) doing when Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore) first saw her in the film "Arthur"? Hint

strolling through Central Park

hailing a cab on 5th Avenue

shoplifting in Bergdorf Goodman

having a drink in the Oak Room

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was the fairly narrow, very pretty, tree-lined street that Jerry Seinfeld and Kramer called home? Hint

Upper West Side

Greenwich Village

Tribeca

Little Italy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ricky Ricardo was not the only NYC nightclub entertainer. Danny Williams was permanently featured on the marquis of the "Copa Club" in which sitcom? Hint

Bachelor Father

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Make Room for Daddy

The Jack Benny Program

8. The Big Apple is not always portrayed favorably in entertainment. Which action-adventure video game, whose plot centers around NY police officers with connections to crime families, did not receive a favorable endorsement? Hint

Alone in the Dark

True Crime: New York City

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

CSI: NY

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Question 9 of 10

9. Frequented by the likes of Andy Warhol, Robert DeNiro and John Belushi, what was the name of the restaurant that defined NY in the '80s featured in the film "Bright Lights, Big City"? Hint

Studio 54

Pink Cadillac

One Fifth

The Odeon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Martin Scorsese's "Shine a Light" documented the Rolling Stones' 2006 appearance at which iconic and historic theater? Hint

Carnegie Hall

Beacon Theatre

Ed Sullivan Theater

Radio City Music Hall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Wall Street" Gordon Gekko educated Bud Fox in the finer things in life such as expensive suits and Steak Tartare in which trendy restaurant?

Answer: 21 Club

Originally opened in 1922 in Greenwich Village as a speakeasy, the restaurant has moved four times. In 2009 the 21 Club ended its long-standing policy requiring men to wear ties at dinner, however jackets were still required.

2. What club known for its disco ball was recreated in Blondie's "Heart of Glass" video?

Answer: Studio 54

The real Studio 54 was notorious for the hedonism that occurred within its walls. It was opened from 1977 until 1981 when it was sold, however it continued to operate as a nightclub with various owners. In 1998 it became the venue for the Roundabout Theatre Company with a separate nightclub and restaurant, 54 Below, in the basement.

3. Sardi's, in the heart of the New York's Theater District, has long been a favorite of Broadway and movie stars alike. For which feature is it known?

Answer: celebrity caricatures on its walls

In 1927 Vincent Sardi got the idea of celebrity caricatures from a Parisian jazz club. He hired, Alex Gard and drew up a contract "paying" Gard one meal per day. When Sardi's son took over restaurant in 1947 he offered to change the terms of the contract but Gard declined continued to draw the caricatures in exchange for meals until his death in 1948.

4. In the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" what was the name given to the borough modeled after Manhattan in Liberty City?

Answer: Algonquin

In addition to Algonquin, Liberty City consisted of Broker (Brooklyn), Bohan (the Bronx), Dukes (Queens). Next to Liberty City is the state of Alderney (Northern New Jersey).

5. What was Linda Morolla (Liza Minnelli) doing when Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore) first saw her in the film "Arthur"?

Answer: shoplifting in Bergdorf Goodman

Additionally, Bergdorf Goodman has been featured films "How to Marry a Millionaire", "That Touch of Mink". In Season Three of "The Apprentice" the winning team was awarded a Bergdorf shopping spree and in 2013 it was the subject of a documentary entitled "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's".

6. Where was the fairly narrow, very pretty, tree-lined street that Jerry Seinfeld and Kramer called home?

Answer: Upper West Side

Jerry and Kramer's address was 129 West 81st Street. The Upper West Side is situated between Central Park and the Hudson River and between West 59th Street and West 116th Street. The Dakota on Central Park West and 72nd Street has been home to celebrities including John Lennon, Leonard Bernstein and Lauren Bacall. Television characters from "30 Rock", "Sex in the City", "Will and Grace" and "How I Met Your Mother" also called the Upper West Side home.

7. Ricky Ricardo was not the only NYC nightclub entertainer. Danny Williams was permanently featured on the marquis of the "Copa Club" in which sitcom?

Answer: Make Room for Daddy

Danny Thomas starred in the series that ran from 1953-1964 on CBS. The Williams family lived in Apt. 542 at 505 East 50 Street. The story lines often revolved around the Copa's employees and guest stars appearing at the club. In real life Danny Thomas often appeared at the Copacabana.

Answer: True Crime: New York City

NYPD Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly (as well as the police union) did not approve of the Department's depiction. Each game came with a disclaimer stating the NYPD had no involvement with the game. The name of the in-game police department was changed to the Police Department of New York (PDNY).

9. Frequented by the likes of Andy Warhol, Robert DeNiro and John Belushi, what was the name of the restaurant that defined NY in the '80s featured in the film "Bright Lights, Big City"?

Answer: The Odeon

When The Odeon opened in 1980 it quickly replaced Studio 54 as the trendy haven for nightlife. Patrons liked its cool look but also its warmth. Lorne Michaels, Executive Producer of "Saturday Night Live" summed it up best when he said "For me, The Odeon defined downtown. Whoever you were, you felt instantly comfortable. It had sophistication and it had French fries."

10. Martin Scorsese's "Shine a Light" documented the Rolling Stones' 2006 appearance at which iconic and historic theater?

Answer: Beacon Theatre

The theater located at 72nd Street and Broadway opened on December 24, 1929. Designed originally for silent films it became a first run movie theater. In 1976 it became a concert venue for bands such as the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. The Beacon (as it is known locally) has hosted political debates, gospel choirs and the Tony awards.

In 1982 was added to The National Register of Historic Places.

Source: Author sally0malley

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