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Which iconic jazz singer, known for hits like "God Bless the Child" and "Strange Fruit," was born in Orange, NJ?
A) Ella Fitzgerald
B) Billie Holiday
C) Sarah Vaughan
D) Nina Simone
B) Billie Holiday
Which iconic hot dog joint in nearby East Orange (popular with Orange locals) has been serving since 1932 and is known for its signature spicy relish?
A) Rutt’s Hut
B) Jimmy Buff’s
C) Tommy’s Italian Sausage
D) Hot Grill
B) Jimmy Buff’s
Which street in Orange is known for its historic homes and past affluence?
A) Main Street
B) Highland Avenue
C) Central Place
D) Ridgeway Road
B) Highland Avenue
Which former host of "The Daily Show" and political comedian spent part of his early career performing stand-up in the Orange, NJ, area?
A) Jon Stewart
B) Stephen Colbert
C) John Oliver
D) Trevor Noah
A) Jon Stewart
What are the names of the four cities that make up "The Oranges" in New Jersey?
A) Orange, South Orange, North Orange, East Orange
B) Orange, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange
C) Orange, North Orange, West Orange, Central Orange
D) Orange, West Orange, South Plainfield, East Orange
B) Orange, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange
What famous actor, known for his roles in "Iron Man" and "The Judge," was born in Orange, NJ?
A) Tom Hanks
B) Johnny Depp
C) Robert Downey Jr.
D) Mark Ruffalo
C) Robert Downey Jr.
Which style of sandwich is especially popular in Orange and nearby towns, often made with fried potatoes, peppers, onions, and sausage on Italian bread?
A) Italian hot dog
B) Philly cheesesteak
C) Cuban sandwich
D) Pastrami melt
A) Italian hot dog
Which landmark features a mural celebrating civil rights and community history?
A) Highland Station
B) Orange Public Library
C) Valley Community Hall
D) Edison High School
B) Orange Public Library
What legendary horror movie director, famous for "Night of the Living Dead," lived in Orange, NJ, before moving to Pittsburgh?
A) John Carpenter
B) George A. Romero
C) Wes Craven
D) Tobe Hooper
B) George A. Romero
Which U.S. president was born in the area that is now known as West Orange, NJ?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Thomas Edison
D) James Madison
C) Thomas Edison
What singer, known for her powerhouse vocals and hits like “Vision of Love,” was born in Huntington but lived briefly in Orange, NJ during childhood?
A) Whitney Houston
B) Alicia Keys
C) Mariah Carey
D) Beyoncé
C) Mariah Carey
Which of the following cuisines is most commonly found in Orange, NJ due to the city’s Caribbean and Latin American communities?
A) Korean
B) Jamaican
C) Greek
D) Thai
B) Jamaican
What nickname did Orange, NJ earn due to its hat-making industry?
A) The Cap Capital
B) The Hat City
C) The Fashion Foundry
D) Millinery Town
B) The Hat City
Which TV sitcom featured a fictional high school named after a real Orange, NJ, native, Sarah Vaughn?
A) Family Matters
B) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
C) Moesha
D)The Parkers
D)The Parkers
What major transportation hub played a significant role in the development of East Orange?
A) The Atlantic City Expressway
B) The Erie Lackawanna Railway
C) The Garden State Parkway
D) The Newark Liberty International Airport
B) The Erie Lackawanna Railway
Which Orange-born comedian became famous for his stand-up and roles in “Saturday Night Live” and “The Ladies Man”?
A) Tim Meadows
B) Tracy Morgan
C) Kenan Thompson
D) Chris Rock
A) Tim Meadows
What popular bakery and cafe in Orange is known for its desserts and breakfast sandwiches, and is located near the Highland Avenue train station?
A) Vicki’s
B) Brick City Bakery
C) Cafe Zameer
D) Bread & Spoon
C) Cafe Zameer
Which theater, built in 1924, has been revived as an arts and performance venue?
A) Orange Cinema
B) Hollywood Theater
C) Edison Theater
D) Essex Arts House
B) Hollywood Theater
Which major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and based on a true story about the Wiley College debate team was filmed in East Orange and surrounding areas?
A) Remember the Titans
B) Lean on Me
C) Glory
D) The Great Debators
The Great Debators
In what year did the city of Orange, NJ, officially become incorporated?
A) 1788
B) 1850
C) 1872
D) 1900
B) 1850
Which Grammy-nominated rapper from Orange, NJ rose to fame as part of the group Naughty by Nature?
A) Ice-T
B) Method Man
C) Treach
D) Redman
C) Treach
What dessert is often featured in many Orange-area Caribbean bakeries, especially during holidays?
A) Cheesecake
B) Black cake (rum cake)
C) Key lime pie
D) Churros
B) Black cake (rum cake)
Which park in Orange was designed by the Olmsted Brothers?
A) Monte Irvin Orange Park
B) Seven Oaks Park
C) Highland Green
D) Founders Grove
A) Monte Irvin Orange Park
Which famous talk show host and media personality spent time living in Orange, NJ, though she was born elsewhere?
A) Oprah Winfrey
B) Wendy Williams
C) Tamron Hall
D) Gayle King
B) Wendy Williams
Which professional baseball team once had its spring training facility in West Orange, NJ?
A) New York Yankees
B) Brooklyn Dodgers
C) New Jersey Devils
D) New York Mets
B) Brooklyn Dodgers