Q. What is the name of the river that divides Boston and Cambridge?
A. Charles River
100
Q. The ______ ____ _____ won the World Series in 2013.
A. Boston Red Sox (World Series Champion of 2004, 2007 and 2013)
100
Q. Name 2 advantages of living in a Homestay.
A.
- Learn about U.S. culture.
- Learn new words in daily conversation
- Experience new types of food
- Experience daily lifestyle with hosts and locals
100
Q. Name 3 activities you can do with your host family to learn about U.S. culture.
A.
- Go to the grocery store
- Shopping
- Watch and/or play sports
- TV news & movies
- Offer to cook dinner (specialty dishes from home) or
- Help daily errands to post office
100
Q. What is the name of the sporting event which finishes at Copley Square?
A. Boston Marathon
200
Q. What is the name of the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States?
A. Harvard University - established in 1636
200
Q. What are the team colors for Boston Celtics?
A. Green, or Green and White.
200
Q. In the U.S., the age limit for drinking alcohol is ______, smoking is _______.
A. Drinking: 21 - Smoking: 18
200
Q. What do Bostonians call the public transportation system?
A. The "T"
200
Q. The Boston _______ _______ was the key event in the American Revolution.
A. The Boston Tea Party
300
Q. ______ ______ market place is one of the Boston's main tourist sites, where you can eat, shop, and watch street performances.
A. Faneuil Hall
300
Q. Name the team that Rob Gronkowsky "Gronk", Malcolm Dutler, and Tom Brady play.
A. New England Patriots
300
Q. Name 3 responsibilities you have to follow while in Homestay.
A.
- Clean up after yourself
- Prepare your own breakfast
- Do your own laundry
- Contact host if you are late for dinner
- Respect others in Homestay
- Follow any special host requests (pets, no shoes etc.)
300
Q. DAILY DOUBLE! Name the 2 streets well-known for shopping in Downtown Boston!
A. Boylston Street and Newbury Street
300
Q. Guess what these Bostonian dialect words mean! "wicked", and "bubbler".
A. Wicked - very, bubbler - water fountain
BONUS 100 Points!! With Boston accent, try saying "Park the Car in Harvard Yard" !!
400
Q. What is the name of the Boston neighborhood that includes Paul Revere House, Old North Church, famous Italian restaurants, and is on the Freedom Trail?
A. North End
400
Q. DAILY DOUBLE!! The Boston _______ is a part of _______ Hockey League.
A. Bruins --- National (NHL)
400
Q. What is this word? --- "A generalization, usually exaggerated or oversimplified and often offensive, that is used to describe or distinguish a group."
A. Stereotype
400
Q. Name the 4 colors of the subway lines. AND name the color of the line and the station where Bunker Hill is located.
A.
- Red, Orange, Blue and Green.
- Orange Line, Community College
400
Q. Name the Boston-based sports wears/shoes company!
A. New Balance
500
Q. Boston is the city known to be the first in the country for many things. Name 3!
A.
- Boston Common (public park)
- First restaurant (Union Oyster House)
- Subway system
- Beach (Revere Beach)
- Boston Latin School (the first public secondary school)
- Police Department
- Light House
500
Q. What is the name of our professional soccer team?
A. New England Revolution
500
Q. What information should you have with you all the time when you are out in the city?
A. Your host name, Homestay address, telephone number. The card is in your packet!
500
Q. Which one is NOT famous New England/ Boston food or desserts?
Clam Chowder / Lobster / Crab Cakes / Baked Beans
A. Crab Cakes
500
Q. Guess how many college students are living in Boston! Whichever team guessed the closest number will get the point!