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Quiz about New York Knowledge
Quiz about New York Knowledge

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.
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Author
nelehfan
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
164,929
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1229
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these avenues doesn't exist? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Holocaust Museum can be found in which park? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The A Train starts at the northern tip of Manhattan and ends in which borough? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the only borough that isn't an island? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What borough is part of Long Island? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Museum Mile can be found in what part of Manhattan? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What museum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was made to look like a giant toilet? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Dakota, an apartment building on what street, is where John Lennon was shot? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Tavern on the Green is a famous restaurant in the park. On which street is the entrance? Hint


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



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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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