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Who Dat? New Orleans: Faces, Places, and Phrases
Who Dat? New Orleans: Faces, Places, and Phrases
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The LaLaurie Mansion, rumored to be one of the most haunted locations in the city, was originally a Civil War Hospital.
True
False
2
This actor starred in "Face/Off" and famously bought a haunted house in New Orleans.
Nicolas Cage
John Travolta
Steve Buscemi
Kathleen Turner
3
Marie Laveau, one of New Orleans' most famous historical figures, was best known as a...
Voodoo Practitioner
Pirate
Creole chef
Jazz musician
4
This legendary writer once called New Orleans home. Who is he?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Mark Twain
Tennessee Williams
William Faulkner
5
"Picayune" originally referred to a Spanish coin worth 1/8 of a dollar. Today, it is used to describe something that is:
A type of Creole dish
Extremely valuable
A rare collector’s item
Small or petty
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In New Orleans, the word "Faubourg" refers to:
A local festival
A type of jazz music
A historic neighborhood or district
A type of Creole dish
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This NFL quarterback led the Saints to a Super Bowl win in 2010.
Drew Brees
Jalen Hurts
Tom Brady
Eli Manning
8
Which football stadium, home to the New Orleans Saints, is pictured here?
AT&T Stadium
Caesars Superdome
Lambeau Field
MetLife Stadium
9
Which university in New Orleans is home to the Green Wave and has Riptide the Pelican as a mascot?
Rice University
Tulane University
Old Dominion University
Marshall University
10
If you order your po-boy "dressed," what are you asking for?
Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo
Extra meat and cheese
A side of gumbo
Toasted bread with butter
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In New Orleans, the term "Neutral Ground" refers to:
The grassy median or strip in the middle of a road
A spot where parades wait before starting
The area where street musicians perform during festivals
The section of the French Quarter where rival factions meet
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In New Orleans, "lagniappe" means "a little something extra".
False
True
13
Pirate Jean Lafitte is rumored to have hidden a treasure in the bayous of Louisiana, where it remains undiscovered.
False
True
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Who is this chef, famous for bringing Creole cooking to TV?
Donald Link
Dr. John
Dom DeLuise
Paul Prudhomme
15
What’s the name of the above-ground burial sites New Orleans is known for?
Bayou Tombs
French Quarter Mausoleums
Necropolis of New Orleans
Cities of the Dead
16
Which New Orleans rapper's
Tha Carter III
debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling over a million copies?
Jay Z
Birdman
Lil Wayne
Lil Peep
17
What is the name of the iconic bridge in New Orleans that spans the Mississippi River and connects the city to Algiers?
Canal Street Bridge
St. Charles Bridge
Crescent City Connection
Jackson Square Bridge
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The famous "Treme" neighborhood in New Orleans is associated with what?
The birthplace of Cajun food
African American culture and jazz music
Pirate legends
Mardi Gras floats
19
Which building is this, considered the oldest cathedral in the U.S. still in use?
Cathedral Basilica
St. Louis Cathedral
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
20
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant is a legendary New Orleans establishment known for...
Hosting the first Mardi Gras parade
Its famous beignets
Being a hub for Civil Rights leaders and Creole cuisine
Inventing the po-boy sandwich
21
This New Orleans born actress starred in Walk The Line, Big Little Lies, and Pleasantville.
Julia Roberts
Jennifer Aniston
Sandra Bullock
Reese Witherspoon
22
A “fais do-do” is a type of New Orleans ghost.
False
True
23
This historic neighborhood is home to jazz clubs, street performers, and Creole townhouses.
Mid-City
The French Quarter
Carrollton
Bourbon Street
24
The oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world is located in New Orleans. What is it called?
The Red Line
The Trolleybus
The St. Charles Streetcar
The Cable Cars
25
Royal Street in New Orleans is primarily known for its high-end shopping and antique shops.
False
True
