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Quiz about Landmarks of Staten Island
Quiz about Landmarks of Staten Island

Landmarks of Staten Island Trivia Quiz


This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the landmarks of Staten Island. Staten Island is the least populated borough of New York City, but has some interesting bits of history and culture.

A multiple-choice quiz by RedHook13. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
RedHook13
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,041
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
279
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which bridge of Staten Island was depicted in the 2005 movie "War of the Worlds"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which minor league stadium hosts the Staten Island Yankees? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The church at Mount Loretto in southern Staten Island was featured in which famous film? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Staten Island Zoo's most famous resident is a groundhog who forecasts the weather for New York on Groundhog Day. What is his name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 2006, Staten Island was to be the site of a major sporting venue. However, residents complained and the proposal was dropped. What was to be built? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The famous Conference House is located in which Staten Island neighborhood? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Alice Austen House is another Staten Island landmark. What was Alice Austen's claim to fame? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A number of Staten Island's museums and cultural centers can be found at which historic parkground? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Staten Island is famous for once having the world's largest what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is probably Staten Island's most famous landmark. Which of these facts about the bridge is NOT true? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which bridge of Staten Island was depicted in the 2005 movie "War of the Worlds"?

Answer: Bayonne Bridge

In the film, the Bayonne Bridge is destroyed by the alien ships. Built in 1931, the Bayonne Bridge's main span is approximately four feet longer than the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.
2. Which minor league stadium hosts the Staten Island Yankees?

Answer: Richmond County Bank Ballpark

When the stadium was built in 2001 the stadium offered fans a view over the entire New York Harbor, including the World Trade Center (before 9/11) and Statue of Liberty.
3. The church at Mount Loretto in southern Staten Island was featured in which famous film?

Answer: The Godfather

The church is featured in "The Godfather" during the christening scene at the end of the film. The church was rebuilt twice after being destroyed by fires.
4. Staten Island Zoo's most famous resident is a groundhog who forecasts the weather for New York on Groundhog Day. What is his name?

Answer: Chuck

Staten Island Chuck is New York's official groundhog. On Groundhog Day 2009 a grumpy Chuck bit the nose of Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
5. In 2006, Staten Island was to be the site of a major sporting venue. However, residents complained and the proposal was dropped. What was to be built?

Answer: NASCAR Racetrack

The International Speedway Corporation had purchased land near the Goethals Bridge, and had proposed building a mile-long race track for NASCAR. However, residents strongly opposed the deal due to traffic concerns.
6. The famous Conference House is located in which Staten Island neighborhood?

Answer: Tottenville

The Staten Island Peace Conference was held in the Conference House, on behalf of the British commander Lord Howe. There he offered America amnesty and terms of peace in return for ending the American Revolution. The Americans declined, prolonging the conflict. Coincidentally, the conference was held on September 11, 1776.
7. The Alice Austen House is another Staten Island landmark. What was Alice Austen's claim to fame?

Answer: Photographer

Alice Austen was a famous photographer in the late 1800s. Her Staten Island home, located in the neighborhood of Rosebank, became a museum and was dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
8. A number of Staten Island's museums and cultural centers can be found at which historic parkground?

Answer: Snug Harbor

Snug Harbor, located on northern Staten Island, was once a home dedicated to old sailors. The area is now a national landmark and houses several museums and other cultural venues.
9. Staten Island is famous for once having the world's largest what?

Answer: Landfill

The Fresh Kills Landfill was the largest landfill in the world. The infamous "dump" was closed in March, 2001. After the September 11th attacks, the wreckage from the World Trade Center was brought here so that investigators could better sort out debris and possible human remains.
10. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is probably Staten Island's most famous landmark. Which of these facts about the bridge is NOT true?

Answer: Tallest structure in New York City

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was built in 1964 and links Brooklyn and Staten Island. It surpassed the Golden Gate Bridge as the longest suspension bridge in the world. It lost that title in 1981 after the construction of the Humber Bridge in England. However, it remains the longest suspension bridge in the United States.
Source: Author RedHook13

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