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Quiz about San Francisco My Favourite City

San Francisco - My Favourite City! Quiz

San Francisco is a great city. It has wonderful views at every turn and is full of the most interesting collection of people imaginable. This is a basic quiz about the city, so see how much you know about my favourite city.

A multiple-choice quiz by tracycn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tracycn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,712

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2154

Last 3 plays: Guest 142 (6/10), Linda_Arizona (9/10), Guest 81 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. At Fisherman's Wharf, there is a pier that is popular with both tourists and sea lions. Which pier is it? Hint

Pier 39

Pier 37

Pier 38

Pier 36

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which area was popular in the flower-power era of the 1960's? Hint

Chinatown

Haight-Ashbury

SoMa

Nob Hill

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Question 3 of 10

3. SoMa is short for South Maple Avenue.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the man made island that the Bay Bridge passes by on its way from San Francisco to Oakland? Hint

Treasure Island

Bird Island

Alcatraz

Bay Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. Coit Tower, at the top of Telegraph Hill, is said to resemble what? Hint

A fire hose nozzle

A bread stick

A cigar

A lighthouse

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Question 6 of 10

6. BART is one of the transport systems in San Francisco.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1775, Juan Manuel de Ayala discovered 'La Isla de los Alcatraces'('Alcatraz Island'), what does this translate to in English? Hint

Island of the Osprey

Island of the Pelicans

Island of the Seals

Island of the Eagles

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Question 8 of 10

8. A tiny village called Yerba Buena, which originated in the 1770's, is now modern-day San Francisco.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where would you find the Trans-America Pyramid? Hint

Downtown

North Beach

Chinatown

SoMa

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the very crooked street that is located in the north of the city? Hint

Hayes Road

Lombard Street

Pine Street

Prescott Street

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At Fisherman's Wharf, there is a pier that is popular with both tourists and sea lions. Which pier is it?

Answer: Pier 39

There are many interesting attractions at Fisherman's Wharf, including the Maritime Museum and the Historic Ships Pier. There is even a merry-go-round here

2. Which area was popular in the flower-power era of the 1960's?

Answer: Haight-Ashbury

Haight-Ashbury was a popular area in the 1960's and it seems that the flower-power vibe is still felt there now.

3. SoMa is short for South Maple Avenue.

Answer: False

SoMa is actually an abbreviation of South of Market St. This district is just south of Downtown. This is an excellent area for nightlife.

4. What is the name of the man made island that the Bay Bridge passes by on its way from San Francisco to Oakland?

Answer: Treasure Island

Treasure Island is situated in the top of San Francisco Bay between San Francisco itself and Oakland. It used to be a military base and the majority of the island has been closed to the public for over 60 years.

5. Coit Tower, at the top of Telegraph Hill, is said to resemble what?

Answer: A fire hose nozzle

Coit Tower is one of the most famous views of San Francisco, built in memory of fire fighters who worked during the earthquake of 1906. It is a white building reminiscent of the Tower of Pisa in Italy. If you climb to the top, you can look forward to wonderful views over San Francisco and the Bay.

6. BART is one of the transport systems in San Francisco.

Answer: True

BART is an acronym for Bay Area Rapid Transit. You can travel from San Francisco to many places including Oakland and Berkley.

7. In 1775, Juan Manuel de Ayala discovered 'La Isla de los Alcatraces'('Alcatraz Island'), what does this translate to in English?

Answer: Island of the Pelicans

'Alcatraz', was so named because of all of the pelicans that lived there. It had many famous inmates during its short term as a prison, including Al Capone and Robert Stroud ('The Bird-man of Alcatraz'). If you do the tour, you can ask to be locked in a cell to get a feel of what it was like for the inmates.

8. A tiny village called Yerba Buena, which originated in the 1770's, is now modern-day San Francisco.

Answer: True

Yerba Buena means 'good herb'. It was a tiny settlement between Golden Gate and the Mission district. Yerba Buena was renamed San Francisco in 1847.

9. Where would you find the Trans-America Pyramid?

Answer: Downtown

The Trans-America Pyramid is the tallest building in San Francisco and it dominates the skyline of the Downtown financial district. There is a web-cam on the top of this building, which gives excellent views of the Bay Bridge and surrounding area.

10. What is the name of the very crooked street that is located in the north of the city?

Answer: Lombard Street

Lombard Street is possibly one of the most well known streets in the world. Part of it consists of many tight bends on a steep incline, which only the bravest of drivers will attempt to negotiate. The speed limit, quite unsurprisingly, is only five miles per hour. Lombard Street is in competition for the title of Crookedest Street with another street in San Francisco called Vermont Street. Vermont Street is located near San Francisco General Hospital in the Potrero Disctrict and although it has fewer turns than Lombard Street it is much steeper

Source: Author tracycn

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