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New York Knowledge Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on New York city? How well do you know the Big Apple? Take this quiz to find out!

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

Author
nelehfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,929

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1230

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these avenues doesn't exist? Hint

Central Park North

Central Park West

Central Park South

Central Park East

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Holocaust Museum can be found in which park? Hint

Van Cortlandt Park

Prospect Park

Battery Park

Central Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. The A Train starts at the northern tip of Manhattan and ends in which borough? Hint

Queens

Manhattan

Bronx

Brooklyn

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the only borough that isn't an island? Hint

Bronx

Queens

Manhattan

Brooklyn

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Question 5 of 10

5. What borough is part of Long Island? Hint

The Bronx

Staten Island

Queens

Manhattan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Museum Mile can be found in what part of Manhattan? Hint

Lower East Side

Upper East Side

Lower West Side

Upper West Side

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Question 7 of 10

7. What museum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was made to look like a giant toilet? Hint

MET

Museum of Modern Art

Museum of Natural History

Guggenheim

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Dakota, an apartment building on what street, is where John Lennon was shot? Hint

West 72nd St.

East 96th St.

East 87th St.

West 101st St.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tavern on the Green is a famous restaurant in the park. On which street is the entrance? Hint

West 67th St.

West 70th St.

East 60th St.

East 66th St.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the island in between Queens and Manhattan that you can get to using the "TRAM." Hint

Roosevelt Island

Ellis Island

Governor's Island

There is no such island

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these avenues doesn't exist?

Answer: Central Park East

Central Park East is actually 5th avenue. No one knows why it is the only exception. Many New Yorkers want to change its name to Central Park East, but the whole world already knows it as 5th avenue.

2. The Holocaust Museum can be found in which park?

Answer: Battery Park

However, the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art) is partially in Central Park. In fact, the MET is one of the largest museums in the world.

3. The A Train starts at the northern tip of Manhattan and ends in which borough?

Answer: Queens

The A train has the longest line, going through every borough except Staten Island and the Bronx. Although many people think that the train starts in the Bronx, that is a common misconception.

4. What is the only borough that isn't an island?

Answer: Bronx

Bronx is actually connected to Westchester. If you go to New York, you might want to go to the Bronx Zoo, which is considered one of the best zoos in the state.

5. What borough is part of Long Island?

Answer: Queens

Queens is part of both New York and Long Island.

6. Museum Mile can be found in what part of Manhattan?

Answer: Upper East Side

It's called Museum Mile because most of the museums in New York are located there. Some of the museums include the MET, the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum, the Frick, and the Museum of the City of New York.

7. What museum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was made to look like a giant toilet?

Answer: Guggenheim

Inside is a spiral staircase that runs across the walls slowly until it reaches the top. It was featured in the movie "Men In Black."

8. The Dakota, an apartment building on what street, is where John Lennon was shot?

Answer: West 72nd St.

Next time you're in New York, look for The Dakota. It is a fortress-like building built in 1884. It was so popular that all of its rooms sold on the first day. Other famous people who lived there include Judy Garland and Lauren Bacall.

9. Tavern on the Green is a famous restaurant in the park. On which street is the entrance?

Answer: West 67th St.

It is well known for its beautiful scenery, but it is nearly impossible to get a reservation.

10. What is the name of the island in between Queens and Manhattan that you can get to using the "TRAM."

Answer: Roosevelt Island

The TRAM is a cable car that goes from Manhattan to the island and back. You can also get there by taking a bridge.

Source: Author nelehfan

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