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