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In a New York Minute Trivia Quiz

Can you complete this quiz on the Big Apple in a New York Minute?

A multiple-choice quiz by Collybird. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Collybird

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,380

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
496

Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. New York City consists of five boroughs. Which of the following is NOT one of these boroughs? Hint

Staten Island

The Bronx

Queens

Long Island

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Question 2 of 10

2. Over a quarter of New York City's total land area consists of urban open spaces, such as parks and play areas. What is the city's largest park? Hint

Flushing Meadows

Bronx Park

Central Park

Pelham Bay Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2012, which became New York City's tallest building at the time? Hint

Chrysler Building

Empire State Building

The Trump Building

1 World Trade Center

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Question 4 of 10

4. New York City is famous for its yellow taxi cabs; however, the city has another more popular method of transport. What is the name of its rapid transit system? Hint

New York City Underground

New York City Tube

New York City Metro

New York City Subway

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Question 5 of 10

5. New York City boasts over 30 different colleges and universities. Which of the following is not one of them? Hint

Pace University

Columbia University

Berkeley College

Harvard University

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Question 6 of 10

6. Times Square is home to the world's largest Toys"R"Us store. Which of the following cannot be found there? Hint

Working Ferris wheel

Life-size Barbie house

Giant piano

20ft animatronic T-Rex

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Statue of Liberty, one of New York City's most famous landmarks, was gifted to the city by the French in the 19th century. On which island does the statue stand? Hint

Manhattan Island

Coney Island

Ellis Island

Liberty Island

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Question 8 of 10

8. The boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx are separated by which river? Hint

East River

Hudson River

Harlem River

Bronx River

9. NYC is famous for its theater district, more commonly known as Broadway. "The Phantom of the Opera" has been the city's longest running musical. In which theater has it traditionally played since its 1988 opening? Hint

August Wilson Theatre

Majestic Theatre

Gershwin Theatre

New Amsterdam Theatre

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Question 10 of 10

10. Central Park is 843 acres of man-made green space, opened to the public in 1857. Which of the following cannot be found there? Hint

Statue of Christopher Columbus

Belvedere Castle

Strawberry Fields

Sheep Meadow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. New York City consists of five boroughs. Which of the following is NOT one of these boroughs?

Answer: Long Island

New York City comprises the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Long Island is part of New York State.

2. Over a quarter of New York City's total land area consists of urban open spaces, such as parks and play areas. What is the city's largest park?

Answer: Pelham Bay Park

Despite covering 51 blocks and 843 acres, Central Park is not the city's largest park. It is dwarfed by The Bronx's Pelham Bay Park at 2,765 acres.

3. In 2012, which became New York City's tallest building at the time?

Answer: 1 World Trade Center

In April 2012, the One World Trade Center surpassed the height of the Empire State Building, thus becoming NYC's tallest building at the time. Construction began on April 27, 2006.

4. New York City is famous for its yellow taxi cabs; however, the city has another more popular method of transport. What is the name of its rapid transit system?

Answer: New York City Subway

The New York Subway is the world's largest rapid transit system, comprised of 468 stations and 842 miles of track. In 2011, the Subway made over 1.64 billion rides.

5. New York City boasts over 30 different colleges and universities. Which of the following is not one of them?

Answer: Harvard University

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Other universities in New York City include Fordham University, Long Island University, and Rockefeller University.

6. Times Square is home to the world's largest Toys"R"Us store. Which of the following cannot be found there?

Answer: Giant piano

Toys"R"Us in Times Square has allowed patrons to have their picture taken with a 20ft high dinosaur, walk through Barbie's house and ride a 60ft high Ferris wheel.

The giant piano featured in the 1988 movie "Big" can be found in FAO Schwarz on 5th Avenue.

7. The Statue of Liberty, one of New York City's most famous landmarks, was gifted to the city by the French in the 19th century. On which island does the statue stand?

Answer: Liberty Island

The Statue of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island since its official unveiling in 1886. It stands 151 feet 1 inch tall.

8. The boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx are separated by which river?

Answer: Harlem River

The Harlem River is a tidal strait of the Hudson River which flows through New York City. It flows for about eight miles.

Answer: Majestic Theatre

"Jersey Boys", winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, has played at the August Wilson Theatre. At the Gershwin, people have been entertained by the original score of "Wicked". Disney's "Mary Poppins" has been hosted at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

10. Central Park is 843 acres of man-made green space, opened to the public in 1857. Which of the following cannot be found there?

Answer: Statue of Christopher Columbus

The Statue of Christopher Columbus is situated at Columbus Circle on 59th Street. This is where Broadway and 8th Avenue intersect.

Source: Author Collybird

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