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Quiz about The Hustle and Bustle of Times Square
Quiz about The Hustle and Bustle of Times Square

The Hustle and Bustle of Times Square Quiz


This "Crossroads Of The World" is amazing to visit, day or night. Have you been there or know these facts? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by joopie. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
joopie
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
86,424
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
502
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year did the New York Times bring this area to life, by opening its offices atop a subway station? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Most theatres are located on W 44th & W 45th Streets but can range up to 53rd. How many theatres span this area? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. How many blocks is the famous "Great White Way" on Broadway? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There are over 50 neon supersigns, which create their own Broadway show nightly. Along with the "Coca-Cola" supersign, which other popular beverage company has a famous supersign on the "Square"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Sardi's" is a very popular restaurant on "Restaurant Row", where famous celebrity caricature drawings line the walls. True or false?


Question 6 of 10
6. Okay, we know the area is full of bright, neon lights, but does the "Times Square" Police Station have a large neon sign too?


Question 7 of 10
7. You can find a wide range of nationalities of foods on the "Square". How many restaurants adorn both sides of "Restaurant Row" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Looking back 100 years, which street in "Times Square", between 7th & 8th Avenues, was considered the "Entertainment Capital Of The World"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. There are many beautiful, old, historical theatres in this area. Which "off-Broadway" theatre is the oldest in New York City? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. There is always something to do in "the city that never sleeps". You can visit "Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum". Would you ride an outside elevator at this attraction?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year did the New York Times bring this area to life, by opening its offices atop a subway station?

Answer: 1904

In 1904, the New York Times set up business above the Longacre Subway Station.
2. Most theatres are located on W 44th & W 45th Streets but can range up to 53rd. How many theatres span this area?

Answer: 40

There are 40 theatres in this area, which consists of 22 landmark Broadway theatres including the "Embassy".
3. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. How many blocks is the famous "Great White Way" on Broadway?

Answer: 12

This is where up and coming actors come for casting calls and auditions with the hope of some day "making it big".
4. There are over 50 neon supersigns, which create their own Broadway show nightly. Along with the "Coca-Cola" supersign, which other popular beverage company has a famous supersign on the "Square"?

Answer: Budweiser

This supersign is located on One Times Square. Some other supersigns include the famous Dow Jones "Zipper" & the NBC "Astrovision" by Panasonic.
5. "Sardi's" is a very popular restaurant on "Restaurant Row", where famous celebrity caricature drawings line the walls. True or false?

Answer: True

This hot spot for theater buffs and famous celebrities has been serving "Restaurant Row" since 1927.
6. Okay, we know the area is full of bright, neon lights, but does the "Times Square" Police Station have a large neon sign too?

Answer: Yes

This sign is not a supersign but there is a large, bright, blue and purple neon sign above the precinct.
7. You can find a wide range of nationalities of foods on the "Square". How many restaurants adorn both sides of "Restaurant Row"

Answer: 22

"Restaurant Row" consumes all of W 46th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues. You can enjoy a steak at "Sardi's" or a spicy dish at "Pomaire"; the city's only Chilean restaurant.
8. Looking back 100 years, which street in "Times Square", between 7th & 8th Avenues, was considered the "Entertainment Capital Of The World"?

Answer: 42nd

Back then, there were grand theatres, with live burlesque shows. During the Great Depression in 1930, movie houses took over the area. They recently cleaned this area up a lot, but unfortunately, you can still see a neon XXX sign once in a while.
9. There are many beautiful, old, historical theatres in this area. Which "off-Broadway" theatre is the oldest in New York City?

Answer: New Victory

The New Victory theatre was built in 1900 and restored in 1995. It is now being used as live entertainment center for children of all ages. Both the Lyceum and New Amsterdam opened in 1903, while the Embassy was built in 1925.
10. There is always something to do in "the city that never sleeps". You can visit "Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum". Would you ride an outside elevator at this attraction?

Answer: Yes

You can view all of 42nd Street while visiting your favorite historical figures or famous NY celebrities cast in wax.
Source: Author joopie

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