New Orleans, USA — Questions and answers

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What is Bourbon Street named after?

Choices

  1. A type of whiskey
  2. The French royal family ✓
  3. A famous musician
  4. The city's founder

Answer: The French royal family

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What kind of trees create a "verdant tunnel" along the St. Charles Avenue streetcar route?

Choices

  1. Maple trees
  2. Palm trees
  3. Oak trees ✓
  4. Pine trees

Answer: Oak trees

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What sweet treat does Cafe Du Monde serve that is dusted with powdered sugar?

Choices

  1. Cupcakes
  2. Pancakes
  3. Beignets ✓
  4. Donuts

Answer: Beignets

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What does the 'second line' refer to in a New Orleans parade?

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  1. The brass band playing music
  2. The main floats in the parade
  3. The people who follow the main parade, dancing ✓
  4. The police officers guiding the parade

Answer: The people who follow the main parade, dancing

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What are the three special colors of Mardi Gras?

Choices

  1. Red, white, and blue
  2. Purple, green, and gold ✓
  3. Yellow, orange, and black
  4. Pink, blue, and silver

Answer: Purple, green, and gold

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Who is Jackson Square named after?

Choices

  1. A famous jazz musician
  2. An important artist
  3. Andrew Jackson ✓
  4. The city's founder

Answer: Andrew Jackson

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Why are bodies buried in above-ground tombs in New Orleans?

Choices

  1. It is an old tradition
  2. The ground is too hard
  3. The city has a high water table ✓
  4. It is a cheaper way to bury people

Answer: The city has a high water table

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What is New Orleans famously known as the 'Birthplace of'?

Choices

  1. Rock and Roll
  2. Country Music
  3. Jazz ✓
  4. Classical Music

Answer: Jazz

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