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How well do you know New York City: pop-quiz 20

96. Annual 2010 New York International Auto Show was held, as usual, at:
a). One Bailout Plaza
b). Central Park
c). Jacob Javits Convention Center
d). Lincoln Center
e). Yankee Stadium

97. Luxury "Waldorf-Astoria" hotel, the historical NY East-side landmark, appeared in movies "Scent of a Woman", "Serendipity" and "Maid in Manhattan", is located on?
a). Park Avenue
b). Avenue of the Americas
c). Fashion Ave
d). Astoria Avenue

98. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum features USS Intrepid, docked at Pier 86 on the West Side of Manhattan on which river:
a). East River
b). Hudson River
c). Harlem River
d). Bronx River

99. "Silicon Alley" in New York City is a metonym, which refers to?
a). Popular breast augmentation clinics brand
b). Dude, it is not in NY; it a high tech region in California
c). Dark mirrors art gallery, made exclusively of the element Si
d). No idea. It's probably a typo; should be Kirstie Alley instead
e). Area in Manhattan with high concentration of Internet companies

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100. The "Wall Street" is not just a metonym, but a real street in Lower Manhattan, which:
a). Separates Manhattan from Brooklyn
b). Was built in response to the pop hit "Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd
c). Is made in China, replicating the Great Wall
d). Was called originally  "De Waal Straat" in New Amsterdam
e). Serves as a dividing line between Middle Class and Upper-Middle Class

… and the correct answers are (to be continued… stay tuned)

Afterwords
New York City is considered the miracle of the world, or the capital of the world, or both (opinions could differ between fellow new Yorkers and folks outside :). Check your knowledge/understanding of the "City-never-sleeps'" unique nature/culture/spirit/wine/etc.

Warning: some humor included. Possible side effect: LOL. Please read and laugh responsibly … :)

Copyright© 2010 Alexander Bell

, NY Online Learning Examiner

Dr. Alexander Bell, American Scientist, Engineer, Inventor and the fellow New Yorker is working as a Hi-Tech consultant for more than 15 years. Alex holds PhD and MS with major in Electrical Engineering and IT. He authored 37 inventions and published 100+ technical articles, translated in many...

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