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A Tourist In Dublin

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Ireland : A Tourist In Dublin

Introduction:
"Since I am spending the academic year 2006/07 in Dublin, I might as well share my impressions with you. This quiz is about those little things about Dublin that frequently confuse tourists. Hope it helps :)"


1. Taking the bus in Dublin can be a real adventure. What do you have to bear in mind when doing so?
    all of these
    you have to signal (i.e. wave) for the bus to stop, even if only one line is serving the stop you're waiting at
    you have to pay the exact fare
    you should thank the driver when you get off


2. Another bus question: you're waiting for a bus, but the line you need doesn't come - or, even worse, the buses going by are what?
    As seirbhís
    Garda Síochána
    An lár
    Luas


3. What is the Garda Síochána?
    coast guard
    ambulance
    police
    fire brigade


4. You would really like to bring your friends some nice souvenir from Dublin. How about a Guinness hat, or a shamrock-shaped ashtray, or shot glasses with funny little leprechauns on them? Where would you go to buy those items?
    Eason
    Porter House
    Dunnes
    Carroll's


5. You would really like to see the sea, and people have told you that Howth is the place for you to go. What means of public transport would you take from Dublin City Centre to Howth?
    DART
    Bus Éireann
    Luas
    Taxi


6. You're queuing in a shop. When it's your turn, what is the first thing the average Irish clerk will say to you?
    "What can I do for you?"
    "You okay?"
    "How're ya doin'?"
    "How can I help you?"


7. Which of the following means of public transport is operated by DublinBus, looks exactly the same as all the ordinary buses, but costs an extra fare of 4€, no matter if you have a daily/weekly/monthly ticket?
    City Tour
    Airlink
    Nitelink
    Bus Éireann


8. Someone you know wants to enjoy a pint and be able to look over the Liffey and O'Connell Street. Which of the following pubs would you recommend?
    Temple Bar
    Turk's Head
    John M. Keating
    Messrs. Maguire


9. The Irish drive on the left.
    True
    False


10. Where are you allowed to smoke in Ireland?
    pubs
    none of these
    restaurants
    buses


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