Geography/Transportation
What is the only MBTA line that is not technically a train?
The Silver Line
The oldest park in the US is in Boston. What is it called?
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Boston Common
Who is the mascot for the Boston Red Sox?
Wally the Green Monster
Two candidates in Boston are currently running for which political position?
Mayor
What is Boston's nickname?
Beantown
What is the name of the river that spans across the city?
The Charles River
What is the name of the first college in the Boston area (and in North America)?
Name one of the second most common languages spoken in Boston, besides English
Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Portuguese/Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, and French
How many colleges/universities are in Boston?
35
The first chocolate factory in the US was in Boston. In which neighborhood was it located?
Dorchester
What is the name of the park system that includes the Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park?
The Emerald Necklace
What famous event is reenacted every year on December 16th on the Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Name one of the most common current immigrant groups in Boston.
Chinese, Dominican, Haitian
Who is the current, acting mayor of Boston?
Kim Janey
The country's first public beach is in the Boston area. What is it called?
Revere Beach
What does the MBTA stand for?
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Where did Boston get its name?
Boston is named after a town in England
What is another name for the North End?
Little Italy
Name one of the two finalists for Boston's Mayoral election.
Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi-George
How many world series championships have the Boston Red Sox won?
9
What are the names of the two stops on both ends of the orange line?
Oak Grove and Forest Hills
In 1919, which sticky substance flooded the city, killing 21 people?
Molasses
In 1990, the biggest art heist in history took place in Boston. $500 million worth of art was stolen from which museum?
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Who is the District Attorney of Massachusetts?
Rachel Rollins
What is the only place in the world where a boat can sail under a train passing under a car driving under an airplane?
The Boston University Bridge