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