New Orleans Tour Guide Practice Test

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• St. Louis Cathedral is named after which King of France?
• What year was the deLesseps S. Morrison monument completed?
• Which architectural style is characterized by a rustic quoined foundation and brackets on the eaves?
• Which street is named for a wine region in France as well as a brother of the French King?
• What did Margaret Haugherty establish to become the first black university in the United States?
• Which passage was officially named Ruelle d'Orleans, Nord in 1831?
• Which figure was known for hosting the Dinner of the Golden Plates for future French King Louis Philippe of France?
• Who is recognized as the first coffee seller in the Place d'Armes around 1800?
• What year was the Orleans Ballroom sold to hotel interests?
• Who was the treasurer responsible for the 1788 fire that destroyed parts of New Orleans?
• What inspired Margaret Haugherty to take care of orphans during the Yellow Fever epidemics of the 1850s?
• What was the primary function of the building known as the Louisiana State Arsenal constructed after 1803?
• When did nearly 10,000 people perish from Yellow Fever in New Orleans?
• In which year was New Orleans founded by Bienville?
• Which pirate and smuggler died in Columbia, South America?
• Who is associated with the founding and economic development of Louisiana as a French colony?
• Which street is named after the founder of an infirmary in New Orleans?
• What aspect of life did Francis Xavier Seelos focus on during his ministry?
• Who is credited with developing the vacuum pan sugar process?
• What building style is known for its reliance on pediments, classical columns, and symmetrically spaced windows?
• Which street commemorates a significant figure after the Civil War period in Louisiana?
• Which street was laid out by the Frenchman responsible for the Vieux Carré in 1724?
• Which street is named for the Spanish Royal Notary who rebuilt significant structures after the fire of 1788?
• What are small storerooms found in pairs at the rear of Creole homes in New Orleans called?
• The Corinthian Column is noted for what distinctive characteristic?
• Which restaurant in the Marigny is named after the first coffee seller in Jackson Square?
• What is the address of the site of the first Ursuline Convent and Charity Hospital in New Orleans?
• What notable feature did the Soniat House once have that was later replaced?
• What architectural feature is associated with Italianate and classical architecture, often seen at the corners of buildings?
• Which explorer played a significant role in claiming territory for France in the New World?
• Which term means "trench" or "gutter" in 18th century French, referring to a strait between Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico?
• Which historian is known as a preeminent 19th-century historian of New Orleans?
• When was the first steamboat launched on the Mississippi River?
• Which street is associated with Governor Galvez's daughter?
• What is the maximum number of patrons allowed per tour group?
• What year did the Sieurs d'Iberville and Bienville arrive to found the French Colony?
• Which structure, built in 1800, is the oldest of the buildings where banks have been located?
• What was the death toll from Yellow Fever in New Orleans in the year 1853?
• Which street in New Orleans is named after the U.S. President who approved the Louisiana Purchase?
• Where is the Vietnam War Memorial located?
• What type of townhouse typically features a galleried front and no interior first floor hallway?
• Which street is associated with the development of the Vieux Carré in New Orleans?
• Which priest served impoverished souls at St Mary's Assumption Church in 1866?
• What is the name of the street named after the first elected mayor of New Orleans in 1812?
• What year did Adrien de Pauger lay out the Vieux Carré again after a hurricane?
• Who was the Spanish alcalde that helped rebuild St. Louis Cathedral?
• Who is noted for their coffee being described as "like the benediction that follows after prayer"?
• Which monument is dedicated to the historian Charles Gayarre and was first shown at the Cotton Exposition in 1884?
• Which street is named for General William Carroll from the War of 1812?
• What waterway is recognized for providing a shortcut from the river to Lake Pontchartrain?
• Which city's street names reflect both French and Spanish heritage?
• In which year did La Salle claim the center of the North American Continent for Louis XIV?
• What architectural style is characterized by a 1 1⁄2-story house with a gabled roof and a layout of four rooms without hallways?
• What role did the Louisiana State Arsenal serve during Spanish dominance?
• Who was the Spanish Capuchin priest associated with voodoo priestess Marie Laveau?
• On which date did Louisiana achieve statehood as the 18th American state?
• Who commanded the Union forces during the surrender of New Orleans?
• Who was the Union captain that famously stated "Damn the torpedoes...full speed ahead"?
• What event marks the founding of the Krewe of Comus?
• On which street is the Old United States Mint located?
• Which street is named for the Spanish Governor during the fire of 1788?
• Which monument is dedicated to the Vietnamese and American Veterans of the Vietnam War?
• Which hotel in New Orleans is named for Nicholas, who built the Steamboat New Orleans?
• Who was responsible for the Mississippi bubble fiasco?
• Who became the first black governor of Louisiana in 1872?
• Which historical figure fired the first shot at Fort Sumter, starting the Civil War?
• Which street is named in honor of a Spanish Governor who fought against the English?
• Which year did Eli Whitney invent the cotton gin, significantly affecting agriculture?
• Which of the following is a requirement for all tour guides?
• Which author wrote his first novel "Soldier's Pay" in Pirates Alley?
• What height does the Battle of New Orleans Monument stand at?
• What years did the War between the States take place, with New Orleans surrendering in 1862?
• Which street is named for the builder of the US Capitol?
• Which street is named after the first Spanish Governor of Louisiana?
• Which governor campaigned against the English and supported the Americans?
• What is the significance of the year 1722 in the context of New Orleans' layout?
• Who was the preservationist and founder of the NOLA World Trade Center, wrongfully convicted of JFK's assassination?
• What time must all tour groups be disbanded nightly?
• Where is the 1850 House located?
• Who was the first Spanish Governor of Louisiana who fled due to French resistance?
• Who is credited with establishing the Garden District in New Orleans?
• Which fort established on Lake Ponchartrain was chosen by Marie Laveau for Voodoo ceremonies?
• Where is the Battle of New Orleans Monument located?
• Which street is named for Benjamin, the pastor who preached secession from the pulpit?
• Who was the plaintiff in the landmark case of Plessy v. Ferguson?
• What must a tour guide show when asked for their identification?
• Which year saw the founding of "Lafayette" in New Orleans?
• In what year did the Vieux Carré burn down 850 of its 1000 buildings?
• What is the term for an opening in the facade of a building?
• Who was the Ursuline sister who documented her experiences in New Orleans after arriving in 1727?
• What year marked the Battle of New Orleans, led by General Andrew Jackson?
• Who was the French explorer that claimed Louisiana for Louis XIV in 1682?
• During what years did Storyville flourish?
• What is a defining feature of the Ionic Column?
• What does Ruelled'Orleans mean, the official name given to Pirates Alley?
• Which figure is commemorated by a monument located at 632 Dumaine St.?
• Which American statesman was honored at Lafayette Square from 1806-1901?
• What seasonal representations are found at the four corners of Jackson Square?
• What role did the Cabildo play in the transfer of the Louisiana Purchase?
• Which street is closely associated with the medical and educational heritage of New Orleans?
• What style is the Thierry House known for being an early example of?
• Which year did Louis XV give Louisiana to his cousin Carlos III of Spain, after the Seven Years War?
• In which year was the Krewe of Comus founded?
• What was a direct impact of the invention of the cotton gin?
• Which street is named for the founder of New Orleans?
• Which individual was known for their significant contributions to African American history in Louisiana during the Reconstruction period?
• In what year did Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastate New Orleans?
• Which street in New Orleans aligns with the heritage of the Garden District development?
• Who was the first black child to integrate a white school in 1960?
• What important purchase occurred in 1803, impacting the territory of New Orleans?
• Which individual is recognized as the author of various stories about Creole culture?
• Who donated the Orleans Ballroom to Henriette DeLille for the Sisters of the Holy Family Convent?
• What is the significance of the building called Presbytere?
• What is the title given to the financier who took control of Nouvelle France for five years?
• What year was the Celtic Cross monument established?
• What commemorates the contributions of Italians to New Orleans heritage at the intersection of Poydras Street and Tchoupitoulas Street?
• What is the significance of the statue located at Camp and Prytania?
• What is the architectural significance of Maison LeMonnier?
• What is the name of the park built by the WPA in the 1930s incorporating the old Allard plantation?
• For whom is Louisiana named, being the French king who claimed it?
• Which famous humorist was also a steamboat captain on the Mississippi?
• What title is associated with Marie Laveau, who is buried in St Louis No. 1?
• Which structure is believed to have originated after the 1794 fire and now houses a famous bar?
• What street is named after the individual who worked to make the French colony economically successful?
• Who was known as a gambler and plantation owner in the Faubourg Marigny?
• What year was the Hermann-Grima House sold to Felix Grima?
• Which civil rights leader is honored at Martin Luther King Boulevard and South Claiborne Avenue?
• Which nearby structure to the Louisiana State Arsenal has the insignia of the Louisiana Legion?
• What notable occupant is associated with the LeMonnier House?
• Who was a benefactor known for supporting public education in New Orleans?
• When was the Code Noir first instituted in French Colonies, including Louisiana?
• Which building, erected in 1908-09, was occupied by the Louisiana Wild Life Museum?
• Which street is named for the explorer who claimed Louisiana for Louis XIV in 1682?
• Which location serves as the site for the Krewe of Poydras artwork?
• Which couple founded the Napoleon House Bar and Restaurant in 1917?
• What street is named after a Sephardic Jewish merchant who established the first synagogue in New Orleans?
• Who was the President of the Confederacy commemorated on Jefferson Davis Parkway?
• Which house was built by Joseph Le Carpentier in 1827?
• What building was completed in 1826 and served as the Bank of Louisiana?
• Who was an investor in the Steamboat New Orleans, which first arrived in 1812?
• What is a unique architectural characteristic of the French Quarter?
• What is the name of the monument inscribed "Free a Marine to Fight," located at Elk Place and Canal Street?
• Which French Canadian is known for founding the French Colony in 1699?
• Which is the oldest continuously run restaurant in New Orleans, established in 1841?
• What is the name of the street named for the prefect of France in Louisiana history?
• Who was the Octaroon and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family?
• Which of the following figures was gifted to New Orleans by Mexico?
• Who was the famous Jewish American artist known for her work in New Orleans who died in 1997?
• Who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and was a Louisiana native?
• Which figure is recognized as a city builder in New Orleans?
• Which Confederate General fired on Fort Sumter and promoted the Louisiana Lottery?
• In what year did General O'Reilly arrive with 2000 soldiers to claim New Orleans for Spain?
• Which street is associated with a historical figure known for being a 'confirmed bachelor' and leaving his estate to fund schools?
• What term describes a structure that surrounds a French window or door without being supported by pillars?
• What is the name of the street that refers to the palisade surrounding the Vieux Carré in the 18th century?
• What is the address of the LaLaurie House?
• What is the term for the range of tombs built into the surrounding walls of a New Orleans cemetery?
• Who is known for inventing the dollar symbol in American currency?
• Which French King transferred control of the territory west of the Mississippi to King Carlos III of Spain?
• In addition to their tour guide license, what else must tour guides display?
• What does the French Market offer to visitors?
• What is the notable characteristic of the restaurant Antoine's?
• Who is the New Orleans native credited with inventing the screw pump that helped drain floodwaters in 1913?
• Which naturalist and artist chronicled the flora and fauna of the Louisiana Purchase?
• In what year was the Miltenberger Houses built?
• What year was the LeMonnier House built?
• What was the role of Vincent Jose Nunez in the 1788 fire?
• Who is considered the benefactor of public schools in New Orleans?
• Which street in the French Quarter is named for the housing of the Spanish Army in colonial New Orleans?
• In the 1770s, which innkeeper was known as "Mme John's Legacy"?
• What must tour guides display at all times while on duty?
• What is the name of the waterway associated with Voudou rites by Marie Laveau?
• Which 1989 monument is a sixteen-foot kinetic steel sculpture by John Scott?
• What is the Spanish term for the practice of freeing slaves in New Orleans?
• In what era did Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback serve as governor of Louisiana?
• Who developed the American section of New Orleans known as Lafayette?
• Who was Alice Heine after marrying Duc de Richelieu?
• What is the critical element regarding tour guide operation times?
• Who authored stories that often depicted Creole New Orleans?
• Who invented the process for granulating sugar and was the first appointed mayor of New Orleans?
• What does the Cornstalk Fence represent in its design?
• When was the statue of General Robert E. Lee erected on top of the Doric Column?
• Lake Ponchartrain is classified as what type of geographical feature?
• Which monument emphasizes the contributions of the Italian community in New Orleans?
• What does the "YLM" on the iron balcony railings of Maison LeMonnier stand for?
• What distinguishes Delgado University from other universities in New Orleans?
• What is the name of the location at the Hilton Hotel?
• What is the central pit called that is built into the base of New Orleans tombs?
• What monument commemorates the Irish who died of yellow fever between 1832-1833?
• Which historical figure was prominent in preserving the French Quarter in the 1930s?
• What was the contribution of the Spanish Royal Notary in the context of New Orleans' architecture?
• What is the name of the hospital in Washington DC named after the doctor who isolated the mosquito-borne disease that caused Yellow Fever epidemics in New Orleans?
• What is the address of Casa Faurie, built for the maternal grandfather of painter Edgar Degas?
• Which year did Ruby Bridges integrate Wm Frantz Elementary School?
• Who married Lydia Latrobe and was a partner in the Steamboat New Orleans venture?
• Which Irish soldier of fortune governed New Orleans with strict authority in 1769?
• Which builder is noted for constructing the Louisiana State Bank building, now a restaurant?
• In what year was the Louisiana Purchase finalized?
• Which restaurant is named for the eccentric photographer known for cataloguing women of Storyville's red light district?
• Which figure is recognized for advocating on behalf of the poorest souls in the community?
• At what location can you find seasonal sculptures representing the four seasons?
• What street is named for the French Emperor famous for selling Louisiana?
• Which individual is recognized as a hero of the War of 1812 in New Orleans?
• Which noble founded New Orleans in 1718?
• Which establishment is known for its association with the red light district and its historic significance?
• Which location in New Orleans is a known community developed on the lake’s edge?
• Which community was founded by Alexander Milne on Lake Pontchartrain?
• What is the difference between a gallerie and a balcony in New Orleans?
• Who were the founders of the restaurant and bar established in the house built to shelter the French Emperor?
• What type of house is referred to as a Camelback House?
• What must be included in the identification displayed by the tour guides?
• Which house style includes a grand front entrance leading to an interior hallway and often has a smaller service wing behind?
• Who served as the Governor of New Orleans for Spain with an iron fist after the transition of power?
• The Spanish Colonial Revival style in New Orleans was popular for what type of building features?
• Which monument is dedicated to the first Confederate soldier from Louisiana killed in the Civil War?
• What year was the Vieux Carré Commission founded under Elizabeth Werlein?
• What fictional story gave the House of Jean Pascal its name "Madame John's Legacy"?
• Which street is home to the Louisiana Supreme Court Building?
• Who is featured in a monument at Jefferson Davis Parkway and Canal Street, representing Confederate soldiers?
• Which street commemorates a slave leader who instigated a major revolt in Louisiana?
• What is considered to be the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley according to some researchers?
• What is the defining feature of a Center Hall Cottage?
• Who is recognized as the first Native American Saint, located at Tulane Avenue?
• What highway is linked to tides affecting its flow near its namesake stream?
• What architectural feature does the Old Bank of the United States prominently feature?
• What is the name of the street that honors the American negotiator of the Louisiana Purchase?
• Which building, known for Spanish architecture, was built shortly after the fire of 1794?
• Which street's name reflects the legacy of the Spanish influence in Louisiana's history?
• Who is credited with digging the canal from Bayou St. Jean to the old basin?
• Who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase for 15 million dollars?
• Which statue stands atop a 60-foot Doric Column at Lee Circle?
• What structure served as the residence of Frances Parkinson Keyes?
• Which architectural style from the 1870s is known for its asymmetry and decorative features such as turrets and stained glass windows?
• By what hour must all tour groups be disbanded nightly according to the regulations?
• Who is known for capturing New Orleans during the Civil War?
• Who was known as the noble explorer that claimed Louisiana for France?
• What is the name of the enormous park created from the former sugar cane plantation of Etienne de Boré?
• Which year is associated with New Orleans burning down for the second time?
• In what year did the Sisters of the Holy Family acquire the Orleans Ballroom property?
• Which structure is located at the City Park entrance at the end of Esplanade Avenue?
• Which wealthy developer from Maryland founded schools and was noted as a 'confirmed bachelor'?
• What type of collection does the Merieult House house today?
• Which street is named for the last French official to govern Louisiana before American control?
• Who was known as a prominent financier in New Orleans history?
• Which street is named for the city builder who dug a canal from Bayou St Jean?
• Which location honors the Louisiana armed forces from 1898 to 1902?
• Which monument features Simon Bolivar and is located at Basin Street?
• What notable feature is associated with the Court of Two Lions?
• What was built by Micaela Almonester de Pontalba in the 1840s?
• What year was the Gallier House built?
• In what year was the Mardi Gras Krewe of Rex founded to honor Grand Duke Alexii of Russia?
• What is the title of the sculpture by Enrique Alferez located at Sophie B. Wright Place and Magazine Street?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for tour guides in New Orleans?
• Which figure was suspected of sedition by the US in the late 18th century?
• When was the Old United States Mint constructed?
• Which architectural style, developed in New Orleans, blends French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences?
• What type of memorial is located at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome?
• Which structure housed the governing council during Spanish rule in New Orleans?
• What describes a Shotgun House?
• Which street is named for the wife of Governor Galvez?
• What street is named for a wealthy New Orleans developer who contributed to schools?
• Which structure is associated with the Louisiana State Museum?
• Who is commemorated with a white marble statue engraved "Margaret" at the intersection of Camp, Prytania, and Clio Streets?
• Who was the first coffee seller in Jackson Square, known for her remarkable coffee selling technique?
• What event does the Confederate Heroes monument commemorate?
• What is the location of the Maid of Orleans statue, a gift from France to New Orleans?
• Who is remembered with a monument located at Canal and Harrison avenues?
• At what time are tour groups required to end their activities for the night?
• Who was the Spanish Governor of Louisiana commemorated by a gift from Spain to New Orleans?
• Which figure was known for advocating for investments and immigrants in Louisiana?
• What documentation must be visible to clients at all times by tour guides?
• When was the St. Louis Cathedral constructed?
• Which of the following sculptures is associated with Enrique Alferez?
• What was the Soniat House originally built as by Joseph Soniat du Fossat?
• Who constructed the Hermann-Grima House in 1831?
• What significant event occurred in New Orleans in 1794 affecting buildings in the area?
• Which street is associated with a plantation where a significant slave revolt began?
• Which estuary serves as a key entrance to the Gulf of Mexico?
• Where is the Old Louisiana State Bank located and when did it open for business?
• Who built the Pontalba Apartments located on the Place d'Armes?
• What is the antiquated French term for a sidewalk in New Orleans?
• What street is named for a gambler, plantation owner, and developer of the first suburb in New Orleans?
• What is the name of the avenue that features the oldest continuously operating street railroad line in the world?
• Who was the first black lieutenant governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction?
• Which Greek column is considered the simplest in design?
• Which organization was the first African American Catholic order founded by Henriette DeLille?
• Decatur St is named after which American Naval hero from New Orleans?
• Where is the Maison de Flechier located?
• Which author was best friends with Harper Lee and inspired the character Dill Harris in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
• What street is named for the popular white governor elected after Reconstruction?
• By what time must Garden District tours be concluded?
• Who is recognized as the first American Saint at Harrison Avenue and Canal Boulevard?
• Who played a significant role in the construction of the US Capitol building?
• In what year was the House of Jean Pascal believed to have been erected?
• Who lived in the Clay House during the 1890s?
• What was the first official red-light district in the United States?
• What highway is known for meandering close to a stream, humorously linked to a notorious liar?
• Which square in New Orleans is known for being named after an American General and hero of the War of 1812?