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