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From New York Newspapers! Trivia Quiz

Being the center of news journalism in the United States, articles which appear first in New York's newspapers --past and present-- contain some interesting tidbits of information.

A multiple-choice quiz by lompocjoe. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lompocjoe

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1564

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (3/10), Guest 73 (6/10), james1947 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Borough of Richmond is now referred to as____________________. Hint

Queens

Rockaway

Jamaica Plains

Staten Island

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1898, the New York 'Journal and Advertiser' claimed to have _______ . Hint

the 'cleanest' paper...the ink would not rub off on reader's hands

at least 98% accuracy in their major stories

the highest circulation of any newspaper in England and the U.S.

more Pulitzer prize winners on its staff

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Knickerbocker', 'Undine', 'Southwark', 'North River' were all ___________ . (Hint: Clang, clang) Hint

hotels built on Broadway

types of fire engines in use by New York City

theatres for production of major plays

sections of Manhattan Island where the wealthy lived

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why is 'Babe' Ruth called 'Babe'? C'mon, you know that's always something you've wanted to know! Hint

Babe Ruth never forget his miserable childhood and loved to visit orphans

Some Red Sox players said that Ruth played like a 'babe in the woods'

His sister's 3-year old son called him 'Babe' and it stuck

People saw how owner Jack Dunn really liked Ruth and referred to him as "Jack's newest babe."

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Question 5 of 10

5. The two lions outside of the Main New York Public Library were named by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. What were those names? Hint

"Romulus" and "Remus"

"Patience" and "Fortitude"

"Agamemmon" and "Aeschylus"

"Might" and "Power"

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Vanderbilt Cup Race was the first major trophy awarded in what sporting event? Hint

Exploring

Yacht sailing

Auto Racing

Aviation

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Question 7 of 10

7. Teddy Roosevelt was quoted as saying "We owe it to tyrants and to our self-respect to act." What was he referring to? Hint

The necessity of sending America's 'Great White Navy' around the world in a show of force.

Clandestine efforts to foment a Mexican revolt.

The sinking of the 'Lusitania' by the Germans.

Colombia's attempt to destroy the Panama Canal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Baseball: the New York Yankees were originally a team organized in what city? Hint

Washington, D.C.

Baltimore, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

This is a trick question! They have always been a New York team!

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Question 9 of 10

9. Roosevelt Island, lying between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was once called ______________ . Hint

Welfare Island

Hog's Island

All answers are correct; the island changed names many times

Blackwell's Island

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Art Deco spire of the Empire State Building was originally intended to be a ______________ . Hint

weather station

radio antenna

lightening rod which kept the building from being electrocuted

dirigible mooring station

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Borough of Richmond is now referred to as____________________.

Answer: Staten Island

Until 1975, Staten Island was referred to as the Borough of Richmond.

2. In 1898, the New York 'Journal and Advertiser' claimed to have _______ .

Answer: the highest circulation of any newspaper in England and the U.S.

Its masthead claimed to circulate 1,250,000 copies A DAY! This was compared to the 40,000 circulated by the London 'Times.' The 'Journal' was started by Joseph Pulitzer, but soon sold off to William Randolph Hearst and became 'The Journal-American.'

3. 'Knickerbocker', 'Undine', 'Southwark', 'North River' were all ___________ . (Hint: Clang, clang)

Answer: types of fire engines in use by New York City

Before fire trucks, fire fighters of 1865 hauled around some fancy looking contraptions that sped through the streets of New York in an effort to extinguish the many fires. These fancy engines soon became works of art.

4. Why is 'Babe' Ruth called 'Babe'? C'mon, you know that's always something you've wanted to know!

Answer: People saw how owner Jack Dunn really liked Ruth and referred to him as "Jack's newest babe."

Jack Dunn, the owner of the Baltimore Orioles, took a shine to George
Herman Ruth, and when others saw them walking together, they would say "There goes Jack's newest Babe."

5. The two lions outside of the Main New York Public Library were named by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. What were those names?

Answer: "Patience" and "Fortitude"

LaGuardia was one of the most popular mayors in New York City history. Children loved it when he read the comics over the radio when the newspapers were on strike.

6. The Vanderbilt Cup Race was the first major trophy awarded in what sporting event?

Answer: Auto Racing

Mr. Vanderbilt was fascinated by cars and urged drivers to complete a 283-mile race around the island of Manhattan despite vigorous objections from police, residents, and governmental officials.

7. Teddy Roosevelt was quoted as saying "We owe it to tyrants and to our self-respect to act." What was he referring to?

Answer: The sinking of the 'Lusitania' by the Germans.

Even though passengers on the 'Lusitania' had been warned in newspaper ads that there might be a chance of a German U-boat attack, thousands took the chance and paid for it with their lives.

8. Baseball: the New York Yankees were originally a team organized in what city?

Answer: Baltimore, MD

In 1901, the team was formed in Baltimore, but two years later, they moved to New York and became the New York Highlanders. They became the New York Yankees in 1913.

9. Roosevelt Island, lying between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was once called ______________ .

Answer: All answers are correct; the island changed names many times

While it was Welfare Island, a very high security prison was constructed on it and many of the more mentally deranged criminals were sent there --- the Alcatraz of the East Coast.

10. The Art Deco spire of the Empire State Building was originally intended to be a ______________ .

Answer: dirigible mooring station

A few attempts were made to dock the giant airships, but it proved to be futile due to the severe updrafts created by the sheer size of the building. It soon became a major hang-out for a famous giant ape.

Source: Author lompocjoe

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