- 1. When did Jackie Gleason move his television show to Miami Beach?
A) 1970
B) 1962
C) 1966
D) 1964
- 2. What was the name of Jackie Gleason's television show after moving to Miami Beach?
A) The Jackie Gleason Show
B) Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
C) Miami Beach Hour
D) The Honeymooners
- 3. Where was Jackie Gleason's television show shot after moving to Miami Beach?
A) Miami Beach Convention Center
B) Inverrary Country Club
C) Miami Beach Auditorium
D) Lincoln Road
- 4. What was the closing line Jackie Gleason often used on his show?
A) Miami Beach, the sun and fun capital!
B) See you next time, Miami Beach!
C) As always, the Miami Beach audience is the greatest audience in the world!
D) Thank you, Miami Beach!
- 5. In which year did Art Basel Miami Beach first take place?
A) 1999
B) 2002
C) 2005
D) 2010
- 6. Approximately how many people attended Art Basel Miami Beach in 2016?
A) 60,000
B) 100,000
C) 77,000
D) 50,000
- 7. Where are the exhibition sites for Art Basel Miami Beach primarily located?
A) Art Deco District
B) Miami Beach Convention Center
C) Lincoln Road
D) Fillmore Miami Beach
- 8. Who is the artistic director of the New World Symphony?
A) Michael Tilson Thomas
B) Frank Gehry
C) Michel Hausmann
D) Moises Kaufman
- 9. In which year did the New World Symphony move into the New World Center?
A) 1987
B) 2002
C) 2016
D) 2011
- 10. Who designed the New World Center building?
A) Moises Kaufman
B) Michel Hausmann
C) Frank Gehry
D) Michael Tilson Thomas
- 11. What technology does the New World Center offer through its Live Wallcasts™?
A) Virtual reality experiences
B) Visual and audio technology on a 7,000 sq ft projection wall
C) Augmented reality tours
D) 3D holographic displays
- 12. What is the seating capacity of the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road?
A) 1,000 seats
B) 250 seats
C) 500 seats
D) 417 seats
- 13. Who founded Miami New Drama?
A) Frank Gehry and Michael Tilson Thomas
B) Jackie Gleason and Art Carney
C) Michael Tilson Thomas and Frank Gehry
D) Michel Hausmann and Moises Kaufman
- 14. In which year did Miami New Drama take over operations of the Colony Theatre?
A) 2016
B) 2012
C) 2018
D) 2010
- 15. What is the name of the ballet company housed near the Bass Museum of Art?
A) New World Symphony
B) Miami Beach Ballet
C) Miami New Drama
D) Miami City Ballet
- 16. In what year was the Miami City Ballet founded?
A) 1990
B) 1985
C) 2000
D) 1974
- 17. What is the size of the building housing the Miami City Ballet?
A) 63,000 sq ft
B) 5,900 sq ft
C) 7,000 sq ft
D) 77,000 sq ft
- 18. When was the Miami Beach Festival of the Arts first begun?
A) 2016
B) 1974
C) 2002
D) 1987
- 19. When was the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority established?
A) 1967
B) 1996
C) 1983
D) 1976
- 20. What is South Beach also known as?
A) Ocean Drive
B) Lincoln Road
C) North Beach
D) SoBe
- 21. Which film prominently featured Miami Beach's Ocean Drive in 1983?
A) The Departed
B) The Godfather
C) Scarface
D) Goodfellas
- 22. Who formed the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL)?
A) Barbara Baer Capitman
B) Ian Schrager
C) Tony Goldman
D) Gianni Versace
- 23. In what year was the Miami Beach Art Deco District named to the National Register of Historic Places?
A) 1992
B) 1979
C) 1986
D) 2005
- 24. When were the first two historic preservation districts created in Miami Beach?
A) 1986
B) 1992
C) 1979
D) 2005
- 25. Which area was NOT included in the first two historic preservation districts?
A) Espanola Way
B) Collins Avenue
C) Ocean Drive
D) Lincoln Road
- 26. Which investor transformed art deco hotels into world-famous hot spots in the ‘80s and ‘90s?
A) Gianni Versace
B) Tony Goldman
C) Ian Schrager
D) Barbara Baer Capitman
- 27. In what year did Miami Beach begin protecting mid-century buildings on Collins Avenue?
A) 2005
B) 1986
C) 2018
D) 1992
- 28. As of the 2020 census, what was the population of Miami Beach?
A) 75,000
B) 100,000
C) 82,890
D) 90,000
- 29. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was 65 years of age or older as of the 2020 census?
A) 25.0%
B) 22.0%
C) 15.0%
D) 19.0%
- 30. For every 100 females age 18 and over in Miami Beach, how many males age 18 and over were there as of the 2020 census?
A) 95.0
B) 100.0
C) 110.0
D) 106.3
- 31. What percentage of Miami Beach households had children under the age of 18 living in them as of the 2020 census?
A) 10.0%
B) 16.5%
C) 20.0%
D) 25.0%
- 32. What was the average household size in Miami Beach as of the 2020 census?
A) 1.50
B) 1.30
C) 1.70
D) 2.00
- 33. As of the 2020 census, what was the rental vacancy rate in Miami Beach?
A) 5.0%
B) 20.0%
C) 10.0%
D) 14.6%
- 34. In 2010, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Hispanic or Latino ancestry?
A) 53.0%
B) 60.0%
C) 50.0%
D) 45.0%
- 35. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of African ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 3.0%
B) 5.0%
C) 6.0%
D) 4.4%
- 36. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of European ancestry?
A) 40.5%
B) 45.0%
C) 35.0%
D) 50.0%
- 37. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Asian ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 2.5%
B) 3.0%
C) 1.9%
D) 1.0%
- 38. In 2010, what percentage of Miami Beach households were vacant?
A) 35.0%
B) 25.0%
C) 30.1%
D) 20.0%
- 39. What was the average family size in Miami Beach as of the 2010 census?
A) 2.50
B) 2.70
C) 3.00
D) 3.20
- 40. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach households were made up of individuals?
A) 55.0%
B) 60.0%
C) 49.0%
D) 40.0%
- 41. What percentage of Miami Beach's population considered themselves to be of only American ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 2.0%
B) 1.5%
C) 2.8%
D) 3.5%
- 42. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Arab ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 1.0%
B) 2.0%
C) 1.5%
D) 0.5%
- 43. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach households had a female householder with no husband present?
A) 8.4%
B) 12.0%
C) 10.0%
D) 5.0%
- 44. What was the homeowner vacancy rate in Miami Beach as of the 2020 census?
A) 6.0%
B) 3.0%
C) 5.0%
D) 4.2%
- 45. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was Cuban?
A) 15.0%
B) 18.0%
C) 25.0%
D) 20.0%
- 46. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Italian ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 9.0%
B) 7.0%
C) 10.0%
D) 8.0%
- 47. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of German ancestry?
A) 5.0%
B) 7.0%
C) 4.0%
D) 6.0%
- 48. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Irish ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 4.0%
B) 3.8%
C) 5.0%
D) 3.0%
- 49. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Polish ancestry?
A) 3.4%
B) 2.5%
C) 3.0%
D) 4.0%
- 50. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of British ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 3.0%
B) 4.0%
C) 3.5%
D) 2.5%
- 51. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Hungarian ancestry?
A) 0.8%
B) 1.0%
C) 1.5%
D) 1.2%
- 52. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Portuguese ancestry?
A) 0.5%
B) 0.3%
C) 0.7%
D) 0.6%
- 53. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Indian ancestry?
A) 0.6%
B) 0.7%
C) 0.4%
D) 0.5%
- 54. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Filipino ancestry?
A) 0.5%
B) 0.3%
C) 0.4%
D) 0.6%
- 55. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Other Asian ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 0.1%
B) 0.4%
C) 0.3%
D) 0.5%
- 56. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Japanese ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 0.2%
B) 0.0%
C) 0.3%
D) 0.1%
- 57. As of the 2010 census, what percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Black Hispanic ancestry?
A) 1.0%
B) 1.5%
C) 1.3%
D) 1.2%
- 58. What percentage of Miami Beach's population was of Subsaharan African ancestry as of the 2010 census?
A) 0.8%
B) 0.6%
C) 0.9%
D) 1.0%
- 59. Which neighborhood in South Beach is known for its proximity to the Flagler Monument?
A) Belle Isle
B) Di Lido Island
C) Flagler Monument Island
D) City Center
- 60. What is the Köppen climate classification for Miami Beach?
A) Mediterranean climate (Csa)
B) Tropical monsoon climate (Am)
C) Humid subtropical climate (Cfa)
D) Tropical savanna climate (Aw)
- 61. During which months does the tropical rainy season occur in Miami Beach?
A) June through September
B) May through October
C) April through November
D) July through December
- 62. Which neighborhood in North Beach is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
A) Isle of Normandy
B) Biscayne Point
C) North Shore
D) La Gorce
- 63. Which neighborhood in Mid-Beach is located near the oceanfront?
A) Nautilus
B) Bayshore
C) Oceanfront
D) None of the above
- 64. Which hurricane directly hit Miami Beach in 1964?
A) Hurricane Cleo
B) Hurricane Irma
C) Hurricane Andrew
D) Hurricane Wilma
- 65. What is the hardiness zone of Miami Beach?
A) 9b
B) 11a
C) 10b
D) 12a
- 66. Which neighborhood in North Beach is named after a French region?
A) La Gorce
B) Biscayne Point
C) Isle of Normandy
D) North Shore
- 67. Which neighborhood in South Beach is known for its luxury residences?
A) Di Lido Island
B) Belle Isle
C) San Marino Island
D) City Center
- 68. Which neighborhood in Mid-Beach is known for its residential character?
A) Bayshore
B) Nautilus
C) Oceanfront
D) None of the above
- 69. Which neighborhood in South Beach is known for its artistic and bohemian vibe?
A) Flamingo/Lummus
B) Hibiscus Island
C) Star Island
D) Palm Island
- 70. Which hurricane in 2005 indirectly affected Miami Beach?
A) Hurricane Andrew
B) Hurricane Katrina
C) Hurricane Irma
D) Hurricane Wilma
- 71. Which neighborhood in Mid-Beach is known for its marina?
A) Nautilus
B) Oceanfront
C) Bayshore
D) None of the above
- 72. Which neighborhood in South Beach is known for its historic architecture?
A) San Marino Island
B) Palm Island
C) Star Island
D) Flamingo/Lummus
- 73. What was the world's longest wooden bridge at the time of its construction in 1913?
A) The Collins Bridge
B) The Miami Causeway
C) The Venetian Causeway
D) The Fisher Bridge
- 74. Who was the main promoter of Miami Beach's development in the 1920s?
A) Carl Fisher
B) Ezra Osborn
C) John S. Collins
D) Henry Lum
- 75. What was the name of the first skyscraper built in Miami Beach in 1940?
A) The Fisher Building
B) The Miami Tower
C) The 18-story Lord Tarleton Hotel
D) The Collins Skyscraper
- 76. What was the zip code for Fisher Island, known for having the 4th most expensive home sales in 2015?
A) 33109
B) 33101
C) 33102
D) 33103
- 77. In which decade did South Beach transform into a home of the fashion industry and celebrities?
A) 1990s
B) 2000s
C) 1980s
D) 1970s
- 78. Which year saw 62 percent of Miami Beach's population still being Jewish?
A) 1990
B) 2000
C) 1980
D) 1970
- 79. What was the name of the annual event organized by Carl Fisher to promote Miami Beach?
A) A fishing tournament
B) A beach volleyball championship
C) A sailing race
D) An annual speed boat regatta
- 80. Which hotel was built in 1915 and is still standing at 112 Ocean Drive?
A) The Fleetwood Hotel
B) The Floridian
C) The Flamingo Hotel
D) Brown's Hotel
- 81. What was the name of the causeway that replaced the Collins Bridge in 1925?
A) The Fisher Causeway
B) The Venetian Causeway
C) The Collins Causeway
D) The Miami Causeway
- 82. In what year was the city of Miami founded?
A) 1896
B) 1905
C) 1912
D) 1920
- 83. What was the population of Miami Beach in 1920?
A) 644
B) 63,145
C) 6,494
D) 28,012
- 84. Which infamous figure bought property in Miami Beach in 1928?
A) John Newton Lummus
B) Al Capone
C) Matti Herrera Bower
D) Philip Levine
- 85. What year did WKAT radio begin broadcasting?
A) 1937
B) 1961
C) 1954
D) 1940
- 86. When was the Fontainebleau Hotel opened?
A) 1960
B) 1954
C) 1958
D) 1971
- 87. When was the Miami International Airport dedicated near Miami Beach?
A) 1961
B) 1959
C) 1972
D) 1954
- 88. When did the 1968 Republican National Convention take place in Miami Beach?
A) 1970
B) July 1968
C) 1969
D) August 1968
- 89. Who became mayor of Miami Beach in 2007?
A) Al Capone
B) Philip Levine
C) Matti Herrera Bower
D) John Newton Lummus
- 90. What was the population of Miami Beach in 2010?
A) 28,012
B) 644
C) 87,779
D) 6,494
- 91. Who was the mayor of Miami Beach after the 2015 mayoral election?
A) John Newton Lummus
B) Matti Herrera Bower
C) Philip Levine
D) Al Capone
- 92. When was fashion designer Gianni Versace killed in Miami Beach?
A) July 15, 2000
B) July 15, 2002
C) July 15, 1984
D) July 15, 1997
- 93. Which year did the 35th World Science Fiction Convention take place in Miami Beach?
A) 1980
B) 1977
C) 1975
D) 1972
- 94. When did the Setai Hotel and ICON hi-rise open in Miami Beach?
A) 2000
B) 2004
C) 2007
D) 2002
- 95. What percentage of Miami Beach's total area is water?
A) 55.00%
B) 50.00%
C) 62.37%
D) 70.00%
- 96. What type of trees are being planted along the sea walls in Miami Beach?
A) Palm trees
B) Oak trees
C) Pine trees
D) Red mangrove trees
- 97. How many hotel rooms did Miami Beach have in fiscal year 2016/2017?
A) 25,000
B) 30,000
C) 20,000
D) 26,600
- 98. Who is credited with beginning the revitalization of Miami Beach?
A) Mayor Harold Rosen
B) Mayor Francis Suarez
C) Mayor Philip Levine
D) Mayor Manny Diaz
- 99. In what year did Mayor Harold Rosen abolish rent control in Miami Beach?
A) 1980
B) 1985
C) 1976
D) 1972
- 100. What was the resort tax revenue for Miami Beach in the fiscal year 2016–2017?
A) $80 million
B) $83 million
C) $90 million
D) $75 million
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