How to navigate New York
  • 1. Which borough is known as 'The City That Never Sleeps'?
A) Manhattan
B) Brooklyn
C) The Bronx
D) Queens
  • 2. What is the primary mode of public transportation in NYC?
A) Bus
B) Taxi
C) Ferry
D) Subway
  • 3. Which subway line runs primarily under Broadway?
A) 4, 5, 6
B) A, C, E
C) N, Q, R, W
D) B, D, F, M
  • 4. What does 'uptown' generally mean in NYC?
A) West
B) South
C) East
D) North
  • 5. What is the name of the free ferry that connects Manhattan and Staten Island?
A) Liberty Ferry
B) Governor's Island Ferry
C) Ellis Island Ferry
D) Staten Island Ferry
  • 6. What major airport is located in Queens?
A) Newark
B) LaGuardia
C) Westchester County Airport
D) JFK
  • 7. Which bridge connects Brooklyn to Manhattan?
A) Brooklyn Bridge
B) Williamsburg Bridge
C) Queensboro Bridge
D) Manhattan Bridge
  • 8. What is the typical cost for a single subway ride (as of late 2023)?
A) $3.00
B) $2.75
C) $2.50
D) $3.25
  • 9. What is the name of the park located in the heart of Manhattan?
A) Bryant Park
B) Central Park
C) Washington Square Park
D) Union Square Park
  • 10. What is the address system based on in Manhattan?
A) Neighborhood Names
B) Numbered Streets and Avenues
C) Alphabetical Streets
D) Landmarks
  • 11. What is a MetroCard used for?
A) Ferry Tickets
B) Parking
C) Taxi fare
D) Subway and Bus fare
  • 12. What does 'downtown' generally mean in NYC?
A) South
B) West
C) North
D) East
  • 13. Which borough is known for its diverse culinary scene, including numerous ethnic enclaves?
A) The Bronx
B) Manhattan
C) Queens
D) Brooklyn
  • 14. What is the best way to avoid getting lost in NYC?
A) Follow the loudest noises
B) Use a map app (Google Maps, Citymapper)
C) Ask strangers
D) Rely solely on memory
  • 15. What should you be aware of when walking in NYC?
A) Only other tourists
B) Only yellow cabs
C) Only the pigeons
D) Pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic
  • 16. What is the best way to get from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal?
A) Taxi
B) Subway (Shuttle or 4,5,6,7 lines)
C) Walk
D) Bus
  • 17. What is the name of the theatre district in Manhattan?
A) Greenwich Village
B) Times Square
C) SoHo
D) The Upper West Side
  • 18. Which museum is located on the Upper East Side?
A) The Whitney Museum of American Art
B) The American Museum of Natural History
C) The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
D) The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • 19. What should you do if you see a suspicious package on the subway?
A) Open it to see what's inside
B) Take it with you
C) Report it to an MTA employee or police officer
D) Ignore it
  • 20. What is the name of the famous elevated park built on a former railway line?
A) Prospect Park
B) The High Line
C) Riverside Park
D) Bryant Park
  • 21. What area is known for its large Italian-American population?
A) Little Italy
B) Yorkville
C) Koreatown
D) Chinatown
  • 22. Which borough is the Bronx located in?
A) The Bronx
B) Queens
C) Manhattan
D) Brooklyn
  • 23. What is the best way to pay for a yellow cab?
A) Personal Check
B) Subway Card
C) IOU
D) Cash or Credit Card
  • 24. What is the famous stock exchange located in?
A) Fifth Avenue
B) Times Square
C) Wall Street
D) Madison Avenue
  • 25. Where would you go to see the Statue of Liberty?
A) Ellis Island
B) Manhattan Island
C) Roosevelt Island
D) Liberty Island
  • 26. What is the name for a street performer that pretends to be a statue?
A) Mime
B) Street Artist
C) Human Sculpture
D) Living Statue
  • 27. Which large public space is next to the main branch of the New York Public Library?
A) Union Square Park
B) Madison Square Park
C) Washington Square Park
D) Bryant Park
  • 28. What is the name of the neighborhood known for its large Jewish population?
A) Bushwick
B) Park Slope
C) Williamsburg
D) Greenpoint
  • 29. Which of these is a popular app for hailing a taxi in NYC?
A) Grindr
B) Lyft
C) Uber
D) Tinder
  • 30. How should you enter and exit a crowded subway car?
A) Wait for the train to be empty
B) Push your way in
C) Stand in the doorway
D) Let others exit first, then enter
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