How to navigate New York - Exam
  • 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) Taxi
B) Ferry
C) Bus
D) Subway
  • 3. Which subway line runs primarily under Broadway?
A) A, C, E
B) B, D, F, M
C) 4, 5, 6
D) N, Q, R, W
  • 4. What does 'uptown' generally mean in NYC?
A) South
B) East
C) North
D) West
  • 5. What is the name of the free ferry that connects Manhattan and Staten Island?
A) Governor's Island Ferry
B) Staten Island Ferry
C) Liberty Ferry
D) Ellis Island Ferry
  • 6. What major airport is located in Queens?
A) LaGuardia
B) Newark
C) Westchester County Airport
D) JFK
  • 7. Which bridge connects Brooklyn to Manhattan?
A) Queensboro Bridge
B) Manhattan Bridge
C) Brooklyn Bridge
D) Williamsburg Bridge
  • 8. What is the typical cost for a single subway ride (as of late 2023)?
A) $3.00
B) $3.25
C) $2.50
D) $2.75
  • 9. What is the name of the park located in the heart of Manhattan?
A) Washington Square Park
B) Central Park
C) Bryant Park
D) Union Square Park
  • 10. What is the address system based on in Manhattan?
A) Landmarks
B) Alphabetical Streets
C) Neighborhood Names
D) Numbered Streets and Avenues
  • 11. What is a MetroCard used for?
A) Subway and Bus fare
B) Ferry Tickets
C) Parking
D) Taxi fare
  • 12. What does 'downtown' generally mean in NYC?
A) East
B) North
C) South
D) West
  • 13. Which borough is known for its diverse culinary scene, including numerous ethnic enclaves?
A) Queens
B) Brooklyn
C) The Bronx
D) Manhattan
  • 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) Rely solely on memory
D) Ask strangers
  • 15. What should you be aware of when walking in NYC?
A) Only yellow cabs
B) Pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic
C) Only the pigeons
D) Only other tourists
  • 16. What is the best way to get from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal?
A) Walk
B) Taxi
C) Subway (Shuttle or 4,5,6,7 lines)
D) Bus
  • 17. What is the name of the theatre district in Manhattan?
A) Times Square
B) The Upper West Side
C) SoHo
D) Greenwich Village
  • 18. Which museum is located on the Upper East Side?
A) The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
B) The American Museum of Natural History
C) The Whitney Museum of American Art
D) The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • 19. What should you do if you see a suspicious package on the subway?
A) Ignore it
B) Open it to see what's inside
C) Report it to an MTA employee or police officer
D) Take it with you
  • 20. What is the name of the famous elevated park built on a former railway line?
A) Riverside Park
B) Prospect Park
C) The High Line
D) Bryant Park
  • 21. What area is known for its large Italian-American population?
A) Koreatown
B) Little Italy
C) Chinatown
D) Yorkville
  • 22. Which borough is the Bronx located in?
A) Manhattan
B) Queens
C) The Bronx
D) Brooklyn
  • 23. What is the best way to pay for a yellow cab?
A) Cash or Credit Card
B) Personal Check
C) IOU
D) Subway Card
  • 24. What is the famous stock exchange located in?
A) Fifth Avenue
B) Wall Street
C) Times Square
D) Madison Avenue
  • 25. Where would you go to see the Statue of Liberty?
A) Manhattan Island
B) Roosevelt Island
C) Ellis Island
D) Liberty Island
  • 26. What is the name for a street performer that pretends to be a statue?
A) Mime
B) Human Sculpture
C) Street Artist
D) Living Statue
  • 27. Which large public space is next to the main branch of the New York Public Library?
A) Madison Square Park
B) Washington Square Park
C) Union Square Park
D) Bryant Park
  • 28. What is the name of the neighborhood known for its large Jewish population?
A) Park Slope
B) Greenpoint
C) Bushwick
D) Williamsburg
  • 29. Which of these is a popular app for hailing a taxi in NYC?
A) Tinder
B) Uber
C) Grindr
D) Lyft
  • 30. How should you enter and exit a crowded subway car?
A) Push your way in
B) Wait for the train to be empty
C) Let others exit first, then enter
D) Stand in the doorway
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