Think you know New Orleans? Find out by taking this New Orleans quiz, Whether you’re a lifelong local, a frequent visitor, or someone who’s just fascinated by the Crescent City, here’s a little quiz to see how much you really know.

Some questions are easy. A few may trip you up. And if you get all 16 right, you can officially consider yourself pretty New Orleans.

New Orleans Quiz

1. When was New Orleans officially founded?

2. What is the most celebrated holiday in New Orleans?

3. What is New Orleans most famous for?

4. Who won the Battle of New Orleans?

5. Who led the American forces in the Battle of New Orleans?

6. When is Mardi Gras?

7. When is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?

8. What was the name of the hurricane in 2005 that caused catastrophic destruction and flooding in New Orleans?

9. How many blocks long and wide was the original French Quarter?

10. What is the old city called?

11. Which general direction does the Mississippi River flow as it passes the French Quarter?

12. Is the French Quarter on the east bank or west bank of the Mississippi River?

13. What is the favorite traditional food associated with Carnival season?

14. What famous Garden District restaurant is owned by the Brennan family?

15. What is New Orleans’ most famous sandwich?

16. With what phrase did Louis Armstrong famously end his letters?

The Answers

1. 1718. New Orleans was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville in 1718.

2. Mardi Gras. Carnival season is a huge part of New Orleans culture, but Mardi Gras Day is the grand finale.

3. Jazz, Creole and Cajun food, Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and its distinctive architecture. There isn’t really just one answer to this question—and that’s part of the fun of New Orleans.

4. The United States. American forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815.

5. General Andrew Jackson. Jackson commanded the American forces and became a national hero as a result of the victory.

6. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The date changes every year because it is tied to the date of Easter.

7. Usually the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. The exact dates of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival change from year to year.

8. Hurricane Katrina. The storm struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, and the subsequent levee failures caused catastrophic flooding in New Orleans.

9. Six by thirteen blocks. That’s the basic rectangular layout of the original Vieux Carré.

10. The French Quarter, or Vieux Carré. Vieux Carré means “Old Square” in French.

11. Generally southeast. The Mississippi makes a sweeping bend around the French Quarter before continuing toward the Gulf of Mexico.

12. The east bank. This one can be confusing because New Orleans actually sits on the west side of the river’s overall course through southeastern Louisiana.

13. King cake. The colorful Carnival-season cake is one of the most beloved traditions in New Orleans.

14. Commander’s Palace. The legendary Garden District restaurant has long been associated with the Brennan family.

15. The po’boy. You can spell it “po-boy” or “poor boy,” but around here, you’ll usually see po’boy.

16. “Red beans and ricely yours.” That was Louis Armstrong’s wonderfully New Orleans way of signing his letters.

So, How New Orleans Are You?

If you got all 16 right, congratulations. If you missed a few, don’t worry. In New Orleans, there’s always another festival, restaurant, neighborhood, story, or tradition to learn about.

And that’s probably the best thing about this city: you can live here for years and still discover something you didn’t know.

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