Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz-Volume 2 [Paperback]

John V. Barbieri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 2004

This book is a fun way to learn unique information and facts about NYC that you may not find anywhere else. Scores of multiple-choice trivia questions with concise explanations mixed in with fast and interesting "trivia-bits"& "trivia quotes". Quiz your friends and crown your Kings and Queens of New York. If you don't know the answers to the following unique NYC questions, you will after you read this book: * Who is the Major Deegan Expressway named after? * When did NYC taxis begin installing bullet-proof glass partitions? * How many NYC residents are over the age of 100? * Which item was legal in most of the U.S. - except Manhattan - until the ban was lifted in 1997? * What does the Statue of Liberty's robe represent? * What NYC buildings are represented on the circular N.Y. Mets logo? * Why are green lights outside NYC police precincts? * How many dogs live in NYC and what neighborhood has the most pit bulls? * What Manhattan building has a larger-than-life-size bronze statue of Lenin on the roof ? * Where in Manhattan can you find a piece of the Berlin Wall displayed as a sculpture outdoors? * What is the average "one-way commute to work time" for Manhattan residents? * Which Manhattan streets are really "true" compass direction east-west? * Where is the British Airways Concorde jet on display in NYC? * Where is Icahn Stadium in NYC? * Where can you find a floating Blackbird in Manhattan? * When did women first become NYPD "police officers"?

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (October 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418486302
• ISBN-13: 978-1418486303
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,102,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, fun, the best book for NY buffs, December 23, 2004

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A. Elson "NYC Trivia Buff" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz-Volume 2 (Paperback)

This is THE definitive book of New York City trivia. More than just informative and intelligent, it's truly fun. It's a great gift for an NYC smart aleck who thinks they know everything about the city, or for anyone who wants to learn a whole lot about what is, of course, the capital of the world. Apparently the author biked from Queens to Manhattan across the 59th Street bridge at an age when most kids wouldn't be allowed to walk to school on their own. So this is clearly a 40-year or so labor of love. Most of all, it's fun. A great buy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrate New York Trivia, November 30, 2004

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GPA (NJ/NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz-Volume 2 (Paperback)

Celebrate New York City with this book, one of the best ways to explore all of what is special about New York City! From the novice to the tourist, from the born and bred to the commuter who works in New York City or just for the curious planning a visit...this book has it all. Little known interesting facts will make your every day stroll down the block into a history lesson. Fun for the holidays to quiz your friends and family.

You won't be able to put it down. Test your own knowledge. Written in an easy reading style, yet thorough and detailed enough to challenge and entertain at the same time.

Enjoy!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a trivia book but a wonderful guide to NYC!, November 24, 2004

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C. Barretto (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz-Volume 2 (Paperback)

Definitely a fun and interesting read. It doesn't take a trivia lover to enjoy this book. Volume 2 has its way of sparking your interest on triv-bits about NYC (even those that you normally wouldn't care to know). Once again, only John Barbieri can show you how to really appreciate NYC.