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