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Quiz Why not test your knowledge of…
True or False?
From 1927 to 1957, Rochester had an underground transit system.
Rochester, NY
1. The city of Rochester has its own variation on the hot dog that uses uncured, unsmoked pork. What is this delicacy called?
a. White hot
b. Red hot
c. Green cold
2. The Rochester International Jazz festival (www.rochesterjazz.com) takes place every June, and this year will feature Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band. What year was the festival established?
a. 2005
b. 1991
c. 2002
3. Which musician was born in Rochester on April 28, 1953?
a. Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon
b. Jazz legend Bobby McFerrin
c. Diva Bette Midler
4. Before Rochester was given city status in 1834, what was it known as?
a. Rochesterton
b. Rochesterville
c. Rochesterage
5. What is unique about the Rochester Red Wings?
a. They were the fi rst baseball team to win 30 offi cial games in a row
b. The team was originally composed of failed softball players
c. They were the fi rst municipally owned baseball team in the country
6. Rochester grew into one of the great American cities of the 19th century largely because of two waterways. Which ones?
a. The Genesee River and the Erie Canal
b. The Erie River and the Genesee Canal
c. The Rochester Canal and the Rochesterville River
7. Rochester is sister to which of these European cities?
a. Newcastle, England
b. Krakow, Poland
c. Marseille, France
8. Why is Rochester also known as the Flour City?
a. Because of the number of fl our mills established there in the 19th century
b. Because the city goes through more fl our per head than any other
c. Because the city is renowned for its excellent bread
9. Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken, Jr. played against each other in Rochester vs. Pawtucket Red Sox—the longest game in baseball history. How long was it?
a. 25 innings
b. 33 innings
c. 50 innings