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"IN NEW YORK. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of!" Native New Yorkers Jay-Z and Alicia Keys aren't the only people who've written songs about their beloved New York. Coined the "city that never sleeps," New York City is flowing with life and excitement. Only a real New Yorker could get at least 24/35 on this quiz. Can you?
Around the world, you'll find dozens of cities that millions of people visit annually, and New York City always falls near the top of the list. A beacon of the United States, the city receives more than 10 million visitors each year. Tourists are flocking to see the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is always filled with visitors and every New Years' Eve, people from around the world crowd into Times Square to watch the ball drop. While these are common facts that many people know about the city, do you know the information that will prove you're a real New Yorker?
What subway lines can you catch to go to Brooklyn? What does "it's showtime" mean while riding the subway? Which borough do you have to go to for Smorgasburg?
There's a lot that comes with being a New Yorker. From the food and music to the commute and customs, are you a real New Yorker? Only a real one could get at least 24/35 of these questions right! Let's see if you're from the Big Apple!
How many boroughs does NYC have?
two
three
four
five
New York City is made up of five boroughs. This and its dense population is what attribute it to being the largest city in the United States.
Which of these is not one of the five NYC boroughs?
Queens
Brooklyn
White Plains
White Plains is not part of New York City, but is in the neighboring county of Westchester.
Staten Island
Which borough is connected to the Bronx by land?
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
The Bronx and Manhattan are two of the boroughs that are connected by land. Staten Island is an "island" of its own while Queens and Brooklyn are also connected by land.
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How many professional sports teams play IN New York state?
five
nine
If you answered 11, you're NOT a real New Yorker! Any New Yorker would know that there are nine professional teams that play in N.Y. state. MLB (Yankees/Mets), NHL (Rangers, Islanders, Sabres), NBA (Nets/Knicks), MLS (New York City FC), and NFL (Bills). While they might be called the New York Giants and New York Jets, both teams play in East Rutherford, NJ!
11
12
In what direction does 7th Avenue go in?
uptown
downtown
While it might be disorienting for tourists, every New Yorker knows how the streets work. They run parallel in opposite directions. While you might use 6th Avenue or 8th Avenue to go uptown, you'd need 7th Avenue to go downtown.
eastward
westward
What bridge spans across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey?
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
George Washington Bridge
The George Washington Bridge spans the length of the Hudson River, allowing passage from New Jersey to New York and vice versa.
Triborough Bridge
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Which borough is furthest east?
Manhattan
Queens
When looking at the five boroughs, Queens is the furthest east.
Brooklyn
the Bronx
Every holiday season, where is the famous tree lighting ceremony in NYC?
Bryant Park
Times Square
Rockefeller Center
Every year, the annual tree lighting ceremony takes place in midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center.
Central Park
In Manhattan, you'd find a neighborhood named for all but which of the following countries?
Germany
The boroughs are filled with dozens of neighborhoods. Lower Manhattan is home to Little Italy, Koreatown, and Chinatown.
Italy
Korea
China
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If you wanted to go to Smorgasburg in the summer, which Brooklyn neighborhood would you have to travel to?
Brownsville
DUMBO
Flatbush
Williamsburg
Every summer, a food truck festival, Smorgasburg, makes its appearance in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood.
What is the MoMA?
Sports complex
Museum
MoMA is the Museum of Modern Art. It is located in midtown Manhattan on 53rd Street.
Library
Clothing Store
Bedford-Stuyvesant is a neighborhood in which of the following boroughs?
Manhattan
Queens
Brooklyn
Bedford-Stuyvesant is a neighborhood located in northern Brooklyn.
Staten Island
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On what street will you find the home of theater productions?
5th Avene
42nd Street
Broadway
In NYC, you'll find Broadway, a street that lies at the heart of the theater district. This area is the hub of theater lovers out to see plays like "The Lion King" or "Hamilton."
6th Avenue
Which of these subway lines don't exist?
2
4
6
8
There are numerous Subway lines, but 8 isn't one of them! There's 1-7 and a variety of subway lines attributed to a letter in the alphabet.
Which of these is not a NY bridge?
Verrazano
Queensboro
Bull's Bridge
There are many bridges in New York, some more famous than others, like the George Washington, Brooklyn, and Manhattan bridges. Bull's Bridge, however, is a bridge you'd find in the neighboring state of Connecticut.
Willamsburg
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Which of these is a Queen's neighborhood?
Riverdale
Lenox Hill
Astoria
Astoria is a neighborhood located in the Northwestern region of Queens.
Dongan Hills
What dessert is associated with New York?
Custard
Brownies
Apple Pie
Cheesecake
While New York is known for its pizza and bagels, it is also known for its cheesecake, made popular by stores like Junior's.
The Bronx is the home of which of the following colleges?
Pratt Institute
NYU
Fordham University
There are many of colleges and universities located in New York City. The Bronx is the home of Fordham University. You'd find Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York University in Manhattan, and St. John's University in Queens.
St. John's University
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The prison, Rikers Island, is located in which borough?
The Bronx
Rikers Island is an infamous prison located in the Bronx. It has been mentioned numerous times in pop culture and quite a few celebrities have been imprisoned there, such as Tupac Shakur, Sid Vicious, and the notorious serial killer, the Son of Sam.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Staten Island
If you have a friend who hails from the tri-state area, what do they mostly call New York City?
New York City
NYC
The City
If you're from New York, you probably have your own name for where you're from. Your East Coast friends, though, are calling your stomping grounds "The City."
None of the above
While Penn Station is heavily used for travel to and from New Jersey, what train station is used for travel through New York and Connecticut?
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is another highly-used train station in New York City along with Penn Station. It services the New York and Connecticut region.
Long Island City
Lincoln Station
Union Station
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If you're going uptown, to which borough are you headed?
Brooklyn
Queens
Staten Island
The Bronx
When someone says they're heading "uptown," it means they're headed northward in Manhattan, in the direction of the Bronx. The further uptown you go in Manhattan, the higher the street numbers get.
When people think of South Beach, they're normally thinking of Miami. But a New York native would be talking about which borough?
Queens
Manhattan
Staten Island
South Beach is a neighborhood located in the Staten Island borough.
Brooklyn
A bodega is most like what?
grocery store
convenience store
In NYC, you'll often hear the word "bodega." This is often used to refer to something like a "corner store" or a "convenience store" where you can purchase an assortment of items from milk to lottery tickets.
makeup store
ATM
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Central Park is across the street from which museum entrance?
The Met
The MoMA
The Whitney
American Museum of Natural History
If you're visiting the American Museum of Natural History, you'll find that its main entrance is located right across the street from Central Park.
Living in NYC, you might have accidentally wandered onto all but which of the following​ shows?
Law & Order: SVU
Gossip Girl
Scandal
New York City is a popular backdrop for dozens of shows. It's common to unwittingly walk past or through a TV set.
Ugly Betty
Harlem is a popular NYC neighborhood located in which borough?
Queens
Brooklyn
The Bronx
Manhattan
Harlem is a neighborhood in Manhattan. It can be found WAY uptown near the Bronx.
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Which of the following singers IS NOT from New York?
Barbra Streisand
Alicia Keys
Neil Diamond
Jon Bon Jovi
There are lots and lots of celebrities from New York City. Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand were born and raised in Brooklyn. They even went to high school together! Alicia Keys, who can be heard on the song "Empire State of Mind," an ode to NYC, was born and raised in Hell's Kitchen. Jon Bon Jovi, however, is from New Jersey.​
What is the proper pronunciation of Greenwich?
Green-witch
Green-itch
Gren-itch
Greenwich Village is an area in lower Manhattan. It is often simply referred to as "The Village."
None of the above
What do you need to get on a subway?
Tokens
ID
Metrocard
In order for you to get on the subway, you'd need a Metrocard. You'd have to load it with funds beforehand.
None of the above
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When was the Metrocard introduced?
1980
1990
1999
Metrocards were introduced in 1999. At the time, tokens were also being used. They have since been discontinued.
2003
After what year could you no longer use tokens on the subway?
1999
2000
2001
2003
Metrocards were originally introduced in 1999, but subway passengers still had the ability to use tokens. In 2003, the MTA discontinued tokens and the Metrocard became the only way to pay for a ride on a NYC subway.
SoHo is south of what street?
Atlanta Street
Houston Street
SoHo is a popular section in Lower Manhattan. While it is only referred to as SoHo, the area is named because it is South of Houston Street.
Seattle Street
Miami Street
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If you're from Brooklyn, what might you call Brighton Beach?
White Sands
Little Odessa
Little Odessa is a nickname given to the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn.
City Line
Riverdale
You Got:
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