You might think you know the Big Easy like a pro, but how well do you really know this fun city? Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge of New Orleans to the ultimate test!
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Which of these is NOT a common nickname of New Orleans?
The Big Easy
Birthplace of Jazz
The Big Prune
Question 2/12
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In what decade did European explorers first visit the mouth of the Mississippi River?
1540s
1890s
1580s
Question 3/12
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When was the city of New Orleans founded?
1766
1752
1718
Question 4/12
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What event destroyed much of the city in 1722?
A hurricane
A fire
Riots
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Which country attacked New Orleans in 1815?
Spain
Britain
France
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In the early 1760s, New Orleans was turned over to the control of which country?
France
Spain
The UK
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Why did the French cede control of New Orleans to the Spanish?
To pay a debt
Most of the settlers were Spanish
Spain threatened to attack France
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What is the most famous street in New Orleans called?
Bourbon street
Bead street
Jazz street
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What is the name of the New Orleans style fried shrimp sandwich?
A reuban
A po' boy
A grinder
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What is the name of a New Orleans style powdered donut?
A spudnut
A beignet
A cronut
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What is the New Orleans equivalent of a county?
A district
A parish
A denomination
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What is the most famous neighborhood in New Orleans?
The French Quarter
The West End
The Mardi Gras End
Based on the results of this quiz, you're a bit of a New Orleans novice! You might know a bit about this great city, but not enough to declare yourself as a true expert. Sure, you might love a good beignet and a Mardi Gras parade, but you don't know this city as well as a true native just yet.
C+, New Orleans Novice
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Whoa, you're New Orleans nice! It's obvious you've spent a great deal of time in this great city. Whether you call the Big Easy home or just like to travel to New Orleans for vacation, you've proven that you know just about everything worth knowing about this city. Could you be more impressive? We think not!
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Congratulations, this quiz proved you're New Orleans proud! Few people in the US know the great city of New Orleans as well as you. From the long and storied history, to the food and culture, you know everything worth knowing about the Big Easy. Now bust your beads out and go celebrate!
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Right!
1
Which of these is NOT a common nickname of New Orleans?
The Big Easy
Birthplace of Jazz
The Big Prune
2
In what decade did European explorers first visit the mouth of the Mississippi River?
1540s
1890s
1580s
3
When was the city of New Orleans founded?
1766
1752
1718
4
What event destroyed much of the city in 1722?
A hurricane
A fire
Riots
5
Which country attacked New Orleans in 1815?
Spain
Britain
France
6
In the early 1760s, New Orleans was turned over to the control of which country?
France
Spain
The UK
7
Why did the French cede control of New Orleans to the Spanish?
To pay a debt
Most of the settlers were Spanish
Spain threatened to attack France
8
What is the most famous street in New Orleans called?
Bourbon street
Bead street
Jazz street
9
What is the name of the New Orleans style fried shrimp sandwich?
A reuban
A po' boy
A grinder
10
What is the name of a New Orleans style powdered donut?
A spudnut
A beignet
A cronut
11
What is the New Orleans equivalent of a county?
A district
A parish
A denomination
12
What is the most famous neighborhood in New Orleans?
The French Quarter
The West End
The Mardi Gras End
