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