Immigration in Boston
Education in Boston
Mayoral Election
Neighborhoods
Transportation
100

According to Boston's official website, what percentage of the city was born outside the US?

29

100

What is the oldest university in the Boston area?

Harvard University

100

Who won the 2021 Boston mayoral election?

Michelle Wu

100

How many neighborhoods does Boston (proper) have?

23

100

What is the current cost of a one way subway ride?

$2.40

200

According to Boston's official website, what percentage of residents speak a language other than English?

35%

200

What is the name of the oldest public school in Boston?

Boston Latin School

200

Why was this election historical? 

Boston elected the first woman of color as mayor

200

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)

200

What does Michelle Wu propose we change about the MBTA?

"Free the T"

300

How many sanctuary cities are in MA?

300

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

300

What is the current mayor's stance on safe injection sites? 

Michelle Wu is pro safe injection sites for people struggling with addiction. 

300

According to Boston's official website, what is the most common country of origin for immigrants in Jamaica Plain?

Dominican Republic

300

Which MBTA line goes to Mattapan? 

Orange

400

Name at least five sanctuary cities in MA

Amherst
Boston
Cambridge
Concord
Lawrence
Newton
Northhampton
Somerville

400

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

400

What does BPDA stand for? 

Boston Planning and Development Agency 

400

Which Boston neighborhood is home to Nubian Square?

Roxbury

400

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 


500

When was the "Restriction Era" in Boston's immigration timeline?

1921-1965

500
What is a charter school?

Charter schools are independently operated schools that receive government funding

500

Who was the first ever mayor of Boston?

John Phillips 

500

Which Boston neighborhood is home to Bunker Hill Community College?

Charlestown

500

Where will the green line extension go?

It will extend the green line from Lechmere to Union Square in Somerville