How to experience New Orleans
  • 1. What is a quintessential New Orleans sandwich?
A) Po' Boy
B) BLT
C) Reuben
D) Club
  • 2. Which musical genre is most strongly associated with New Orleans?
A) Classical
B) Country
C) Jazz
D) Blues
  • 3. What is the name of the historic French Quarter's main square?
A) Jackson Square
B) Lafayette Square
C) Congo Square
D) Washington Square
  • 4. What is the traditional drink of Mardi Gras?
A) Mojito
B) Daiquiri
C) Hurricane
D) Margarita
  • 5. Which cemetery is famous for its above-ground tombs?
A) Holt Cemetery
B) St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
C) Metairie Cemetery
D) Greenwood Cemetery
  • 6. What is 'lagniappe' in New Orleans culture?
A) A strong drink
B) A little something extra
C) A type of music
D) A parade route
  • 7. Which of these is a famous New Orleans parade?
A) Rose Parade
B) Krewe of Zulu
C) St. Patrick's Day Parade
D) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  • 8. What is the name of the famous coffee and beignet shop?
A) Cafe Du Monde
B) CC's Coffee House
C) Morning Call
D) PJ's Coffee
  • 9. What type of architecture is common in the French Quarter?
A) Modern
B) French Colonial
C) Gothic
D) Victorian
  • 10. What is the best way to get around the French Quarter?
A) Bicycle
B) Bus
C) Walking
D) Driving
  • 11. Which river borders New Orleans?
A) Missouri River
B) Mississippi River
C) Ohio River
D) Colorado River
  • 12. What is the name of the famous street with jazz clubs?
A) Frenchmen Street
B) Bourbon Street
C) Canal Street
D) Royal Street
  • 13. What is Jambalaya?
A) A type of bread
B) A type of beer
C) A dessert
D) A rice dish
  • 14. What is Gumbo?
A) A soup
B) A fried pastry
C) A salad
D) A stew
  • 15. What is the best time of year to visit to avoid crowds?
A) Fall
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Mardi Gras
  • 16. What kind of music is played at Preservation Hall?
A) Traditional Jazz
B) Rock and Roll
C) Blues
D) Hip Hop
  • 17. What is the Garden District known for?
A) French architecture
B) Jazz clubs
C) Antique shops
D) Grand mansions
  • 18. Which of these is a popular New Orleans festival?
A) Coachella
B) Burning Man
C) Lollapalooza
D) New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
  • 19. What is a 'Second Line'?
A) A style of music
B) A parade tradition
C) A type of drink
D) A street name
  • 20. Which city is known as the 'Crescent City'?
A) New Orleans
B) Chicago
C) New York
D) Los Angeles
  • 21. What is a beignet?
A) A spicy sauce
B) A type of coffee
C) A fried dough pastry
D) A traditional dance
  • 22. What is the official state gemstone of Louisiana?
A) Ruby
B) Sapphire
C) Agate
D) Diamond
  • 23. Which of these is a popular swamp tour destination near New Orleans?
A) Honey Island Swamp
B) Everglades National Park
C) Okefenokee Swamp
D) Atchafalaya Basin
  • 24. Who was Louis Armstrong?
A) A writer
B) A famous chef
C) A jazz musician
D) A politician
  • 25. What is a common ingredient in Cajun cuisine?
A) Mint
B) Ginger
C) Trinity (onions, bell peppers, celery)
D) Cilantro
  • 26. What is the meaning of 'Mardi Gras'?
A) Silent Sunday
B) Thirsty Thursday
C) Fat Tuesday
D) Happy Monday
  • 27. Where can you find voodoo shops and learn about its history in New Orleans?
A) Mid-City
B) Uptown
C) French Quarter
D) Garden District
  • 28. What is a 'neutral ground' in New Orleans?
A) A political term
B) A park
C) The median of a street
D) A cemetery
  • 29. What is chicory coffee?
A) Coffee mixed with roasted chicory root
B) Espresso
C) Instant coffee
D) Decaffeinated coffee
  • 30. Which famous playwright lived in the French Quarter?
A) Oscar Wilde
B) Tennessee Williams
C) Shakespeare
D) Arthur Miller
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