Immigration in Boston
According to Boston's official website, what percentage of the city was born outside the US?
29
What is the oldest university in the Boston area?
Harvard University
Who won the 2021 Boston mayoral election?
Michelle Wu
How many neighborhoods does Boston (proper) have?
23
What is the current cost of a one way subway ride?
$2.40
According to Boston's official website, what percentage of residents speak a language other than English?
35%
What is the name of the oldest public school in Boston?
Boston Latin School
Why was this election historical?
Boston elected the first woman of color as mayor
What is the current average cost of rent for a non luxury 2 bedroom apartment in Boston?
A. $1800
B. $2000
C. $2500
D. $3100
C. $2500
(WBUR)
What does Michelle Wu propose we change about the MBTA?
"Free the T"
How many sanctuary cities are in MA?
8
What is the average yearly cost of out-of-state tuition in Boston:
A. $10,000-$20,000
B. $20,000-$30,000
C. $30,000-$40,000
D. $40,000-$50,000
C. $31,920
What is the current mayor's stance on safe injection sites?
Michelle Wu is pro safe injection sites for people struggling with addiction.
According to Boston's official website, what is the most common country of origin for immigrants in Jamaica Plain?
Dominican Republic
Which MBTA line goes to Mattapan?
Orange
Name at least five sanctuary cities in MA
Amherst
Boston
Cambridge
Concord
Lawrence
Newton
Northhampton
Somerville
What are the names of the three exam schools in Boston?
Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, and John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Sciences
What does BPDA stand for?
Boston Planning and Development Agency
Which Boston neighborhood is home to Nubian Square?
Roxbury
Where does the name, "CharlieCard" come from?
The 1949 song, Charlie on the MTA, written as a campaign song for Mayoral Candidate Walter A. O'Brien, Jr. In the song, Charlie was unable to pay his exit fare and was stuck on the train.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Jw_v3F_Q0
When was the "Restriction Era" in Boston's immigration timeline?
1921-1965
Charter schools are independently operated schools that receive government funding
Who was the first ever mayor of Boston?
John Phillips
Which Boston neighborhood is home to Bunker Hill Community College?
Charlestown
Where will the green line extension go?
It will extend the green line from Lechmere to Union Square in Somerville