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The New Orleans of Anne Rice Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz based upon the real New Orleans and the New Orleans that Rice magically weaves. The information for this quiz was researched by Joy Dickinson and is in her book "Haunted City".

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

Author
climbinggirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,502

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
466

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Question 1 of 10

1. This famous restaurant was mentioned in the books "Eden", "Blackwood", and "Body Thief" to name a few. Lestat says "that he can not wander the quarter for fear of your spies in the ________." Hint

Cafe Maspero

Cafe Atchafayala

Cafe Du Monde

La Marquise

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Church where Louis slays the priest on the communion rail in front of the alter in "Interview With the Vampire"? Hint

St. Louis Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

St. Alphonsus

St Patrick's

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rice mentions St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 as the resting place of Louis's brother in "Interview" as well as Louis's grave being there although it was empty. What other famous New Orleans resident was buried here? Hint

Marie Laveau

all of these

Homer Plessy

Paul Morphy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Michael Curry, the hero in "The Witching Hour" grew up in a "shotgun" house on which street? Hint

St. Ann Street

Gallatin Street

Annunciation Street

Bourbon Street

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which cemetery in New Orleans have the Mayfairs buried their dead since 1861? Also in "Interview With the Vampire", this cemetery is also where Lestat hides his valuables. Hint

St. Joseph No. 2 Cemetery

St. Peter Street Cemetery

Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery

St. Louis No. 1 Cemetery

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the Mayfair Witches series where was Deirdre's funeral held? Hint this was Rowan Mayfair's mother. Hint

St. Alphonsus

St. Louis Cathedral

Our Lady of Guadalupe

St. Mary's Assumption

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Question 7 of 10

7. Near the grounds of what building did Louis find Claudia wandering in "Interview With the Vampire"? Hint

LaLaurie House

Ursuline Convent

St. Elizabeth's Orphanage

Sacred Heart Academy

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 700 and 900 blocks of which street were shut down for the filming of "Interview With the Vampire"? Hint

Royal

Esplanade

Dumaine

Chartres

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where does Dora the televangelist live in "Memnoch"? Hint

St. Elizabeth's Orphanage

Maison Blanche

Ursuline Convent

Madewood Plantation

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the address of Anne Rice's former residence and the home of the Mayfair witches? Hint

1415 Third Street

1239 First Street

2343 Prytania

1531 Jackson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This famous restaurant was mentioned in the books "Eden", "Blackwood", and "Body Thief" to name a few. Lestat says "that he can not wander the quarter for fear of your spies in the ________."

Answer: Cafe Du Monde

Cafe Du Monde is located at 800 Decatur. They are famous for their wonderful beignets and Chicory coffee. For you night owls, they are open all night.

2. What is the name of the Church where Louis slays the priest on the communion rail in front of the alter in "Interview With the Vampire"?

Answer: St. Louis Cathedral

The St. Louis Cathedral, which is located at the edge of Jackson Square, has been an official minor basilica since 1964. The Cathedral has three spires and is one of the most recognized buildings in New Orleans.

Answer: all of these

Paul Morphy was a world class chess champion. Homer Plessy was made famous for the case "Plessy vs Ferguson" whose loss caused another half century of legal segregation. Marie Laveau, perhaps the most famous resident, and with one of the most visited graves in the world was the famous voodoo queen of New Orleans. If you walk by her grave on any given day you will find trinkets and gifts hanging from her crypt.

4. Michael Curry, the hero in "The Witching Hour" grew up in a "shotgun" house on which street?

Answer: Annunciation Street

Annunciation Street is located in the Irish Channel. This section of New Orleans has had a large Irish population since about 1840. If you visit the Irish Channel you can still see double shotgun houses. Gallatin Street is located near the French Market. St. Ann and Bourbon Street are located in the French Quarter.

5. Which cemetery in New Orleans have the Mayfairs buried their dead since 1861? Also in "Interview With the Vampire", this cemetery is also where Lestat hides his valuables.

Answer: Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery

Lafayette No. 1 is located in the beautiful Garden District. If you go on a Rice tour in New Orleans you will most likely see the tomb of Karstendick which is rumored to be Lestat's hiding place.

6. In the Mayfair Witches series where was Deirdre's funeral held? Hint this was Rowan Mayfair's mother.

Answer: St. Mary's Assumption

St. Mary's Assumption and St. Alphonsus were both mentioned in the Mayfair series. Even though the Mayfairs preferred St. Alphonsus Deirdre's funeral was held at St. Mary's and the wedding between Rowan and Michael Curry occured there due to repairs being done at St. Alphonsus. Both of the churches are located in the Irish Channel.

7. Near the grounds of what building did Louis find Claudia wandering in "Interview With the Vampire"?

Answer: Ursuline Convent

The Ursuline Convent is one of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley. The Ursuline Sisters came to the new world in 1727. The Ursuline Convent was constructed from 1745 to 1752 and is the only genuine French Colonial style building to have survived the fire of 1788 which destroyed most of the buildings in the French Quarter.

8. The 700 and 900 blocks of which street were shut down for the filming of "Interview With the Vampire"?

Answer: Royal

In the fall of 1993 the streets were covered with dirt and many scenes from the movie were filmed here. Royal Street is also the home of the Cornstalk Hotel which has a beautiful 1830's castiron fence that is comprised of ears of corn and morning glories. The only other castiron corn fence in New Orleans is located in the Garden District.

9. Where does Dora the televangelist live in "Memnoch"?

Answer: St. Elizabeth's Orphanage

St. Elizabeth's Orphanage which is owned by the Rice's is a 47,000 square foot former orphanage. Deirdre also visits St. Elizabeth's where she tells the sisters that "she is cursed" and "possessed by the devil". This building is listed on the National Register for Historic Buildings.

10. What is the address of Anne Rice's former residence and the home of the Mayfair witches?

Answer: 1239 First Street

1239 First Street is located in the Garden District. The house is a few blocks from Magazine street which is the boundary of the Garden District and the Irish Channel.

Source: Author climbinggirl

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