How to navigate New Orleans - Test
  • 1. What's the main form of public transportation in New Orleans?
A) Monorail
B) Ferry
C) Subway
D) Streetcar
  • 2. Which direction does 'lakeside' generally refer to?
A) West
B) East
C) South
D) North
  • 3. Which famous street runs along the French Quarter?
A) Bourbon Street
B) Canal Street
C) St. Charles Avenue
D) Magazine Street
  • 4. What's the best way to get to the Garden District?
A) Swamp Tour Taxi
B) Lafitte Greenway Bike
C) St. Charles Streetcar
D) French Quarter Bus
  • 5. What is the name of the airport in New Orleans?
A) New Orleans Municipal Airport
B) Louis Armstrong International Airport
C) Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
D) New Orleans International Airport
  • 6. What is a 'neutral ground' in New Orleans?
A) Cemetery
B) Median
C) Park
D) Public Square
  • 7. Which area is known for its above-ground cemeteries?
A) Garden District
B) French Quarter
C) Warehouse District
D) City of the Dead
  • 8. Which river borders New Orleans?
A) Mississippi River
B) Atchafalaya River
C) Pearl River
D) Red River
  • 9. What area is best to visit to listen to Jazz music?
A) Warehouse District
B) French Quarter
C) Uptown
D) Garden District
  • 10. What is the best way to get to the French Quarter from the airport?
A) Bike
B) Airport Shuttle
C) Streetcar
D) Ferry
  • 11. What is the best way to see the swamps outside the city?
A) Walking Tour
B) Bus
C) Streetcar
D) Swamp Tour
  • 12. If someone says they are going 'down the road' in New Orleans, where are they going?
A) North
B) East
C) South
D) West
  • 13. What is the best way to experience local cuisine?
A) Only eat at chain restaurants
B) Order takeout every meal
C) Explore local restaurants
D) Eat only at the hotel restaurant
  • 14. What is a po'boy?
A) A type of gumbo
B) A type of soup
C) A sandwich
D) A type of pastry
  • 15. What is the best way to stay safe in New Orleans at night?
A) Stick to well-lit and populated areas
B) Wander alone in dark alleys
C) Flash expensive jewelry
D) Engage with strangers in isolated areas
  • 16. Which month is Mardi Gras typically celebrated in?
A) March
B) April
C) February
D) January
  • 17. What is the name of the large park in New Orleans?
A) Armstrong Park
B) Audubon Park
C) Lafreniere Park
D) City Park
  • 18. What is a 'second line'?
A) A type of music
B) A type of drink
C) A type of dance
D) A parade
  • 19. What is the best way to get between the French Quarter and the Central Business District (CBD)?
A) Helicopter
B) Ferry
C) Horse Carriage
D) Walking
  • 20. If you are going 'upriver,' which direction are you heading?
A) West
B) East
C) South
D) North
  • 21. What is the official language of New Orleans?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) English
D) Creole
  • 22. What type of architecture is prominent in the French Quarter?
A) Gothic
B) Modern
C) Victorian
D) French Colonial
  • 23. Where can you find a large collection of Mardi Gras costumes and floats?
A) The Superdome
B) City Hall
C) Audubon Zoo
D) Mardi Gras World
  • 24. What's a popular drink to order in New Orleans?
A) Hurricane
B) Cosmopolitan
C) Manhattan
D) Martini
  • 25. Which famous chef is associated with New Orleans cuisine?
A) Emeril Lagasse
B) Anthony Bourdain
C) Wolfgang Puck
D) Gordon Ramsay
  • 26. What is the best way to handle mosquitoes?
A) Hope they go away
B) Ignore them
C) Try to catch them
D) Use repellent
  • 27. What type of music originated in New Orleans?
A) Country
B) Rock
C) Jazz
D) Pop
  • 28. What is a beignet?
A) A type of doughnut
B) A type of fish
C) A type of sandwich
D) A type of fruit
  • 29. Where can you visit a zoo in New Orleans?
A) Lafitte Greenway
B) City Park
C) Jackson Square
D) Audubon Zoo
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