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