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Manhattan Crossings Trivia Quiz

Manhattan, the home of the Empire State Building, and my birthplace, is surrounded by the East, Harlem and Hudson Rivers. In order to get anywhere from "The City" you need to know how to do it. How much do you know of these crossings?

A multiple-choice quiz by grisham. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
grisham

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,922

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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589

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The bridge that connects Upper Manhattan to New Jersey is named for which American President? Hint

John Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Triborough Bridge connects Manhattan with which two boroughs? Hint

Queens and The Bronx

Queens and Brooklyn

The Bronx and Brooklyn

Staten Island and Queens

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following crossings connects Staten Island to Manhattan? Hint

Verazzano Bridge

Holland Tunnel

Polaski Skyway

The Staten Island Ferry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these crossings is part of the route of several different train lines as well as cars? Hint

Midtown Tunnel

Brooklyn Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

Queensboro Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Tramway connects Manhattan with which small island? Hint

Ellis Island

Roosevelt Island

Governors Island

Riker's Island

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Question 6 of 10

6. For which American president is the tunnel connecting Midtown Manhattan to New Jersey christened? Hint

John Kennedy

Abe Lincoln

Franklin Roosevelt

Zachary Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. To which borough does the Williamsburg Bridge connect? Hint

Staten Island

Queens

The Bronx

Brooklyn

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Question 8 of 10

8. This bridge was featured in the title of a Simon and Garfunkel song under the name "The 59th Street Bridge". What is the other name of the bridge?
Hint

Triborough

Queensborough

Brooklyn

Manhattan

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Queens Midtown Tunnel brings you from Queens to Midtown Manhattan in the vicinity of which miraculous area? Hint

34th Street

Greenwich Village

Times Square

SoHo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which East River crossing took 13 years to complete? Hint

Midtown Tunnel

Brooklyn Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The bridge that connects Upper Manhattan to New Jersey is named for which American President?

Answer: George Washington

The G.W. Bridge which connects Washington Heights in Manhattan to Fort Lee in New Jesey was opened in 1931. On holidays in 2009, it sported the largest free-flying American flag in the world weighing in at 450 lbs. In the late 1980s two trucks had an accident and their contents spilled out. One carried frozen chicken and the other b-b-q sauce.

There were innumerable jokes about this great mix.

2. The Triborough Bridge connects Manhattan with which two boroughs?

Answer: Queens and The Bronx

This toll bridge was renamed for Robert Kennedy in 2008. Building started on Black Friday in 1929. Construction was slowed because of the Great Depression and was eventually finished in 1936.

3. Which of the following crossings connects Staten Island to Manhattan?

Answer: The Staten Island Ferry

In this pleasant half hour boat trip you also get to see the Statue of Liberty. The Ferry has been running on and off since revolutionary days.

4. Which of these crossings is part of the route of several different train lines as well as cars?

Answer: Manhattan Bridge

Rails were laid on the bridge (opened in December 1909) but were not used for the first three years, while streetcars used the bridge. In 1915 the first railroad routes were connected to the tracks on the bridge.

5. The Tramway connects Manhattan with which small island?

Answer: Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is one of many small islands in the area. A list of some of its more famous residents include Mae West and Kofi Annan. It should be noted, though, that Mae West was there in the jail having been charged with indecent exposure.

6. For which American president is the tunnel connecting Midtown Manhattan to New Jersey christened?

Answer: Abe Lincoln

Built in stages, it is actually a group of three tunnels passing under the Hudson River. The first tube opened in 1937 and the third in 1957 to meet increased demand.

7. To which borough does the Williamsburg Bridge connect?

Answer: Brooklyn

Williamsburg, settled since the 1600s, was named for a 19th century surveyor. "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is a fictional account of a girl growing up in that area of Brooklyn.

8. This bridge was featured in the title of a Simon and Garfunkel song under the name "The 59th Street Bridge". What is the other name of the bridge?

Answer: Queensborough

The bridge is not actually mentioned in the song, released in 1967. The other name of the song is "Feelin' Groovy".

9. The Queens Midtown Tunnel brings you from Queens to Midtown Manhattan in the vicinity of which miraculous area?

Answer: 34th Street

"Miracle on 34th Street" won 3 Oscars in 1948. The Midtown Tunnel is the route through which the Ringling Bros. Circus has its elephants walk en route to the annual circus.

10. Which East River crossing took 13 years to complete?

Answer: Brooklyn Bridge

This one of the Brooklyn-Manhattan-Williamsburg (B.M.W.) Bridges is perhaps the most famous - often being "sold" as part of a scam. Planning for the bridge started in 1855 when the engineer, John Roebling, first put forth his ideas. Construction began in 1870 and finished in 1883.

Source: Author grisham

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