Coney Island Trivia Quiz

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Coney Island is one of the most famous amusement areas in the United States. Play this exciting Coney Island trivia quiz to see what you know about this place. Coney Island offers a range of recreational activities and never fails to surprise you. The place has a long history beaming with memories, laughs, and adventure. Do you know about its famous mermaid parade? What are the amusement parks located there? Get answers to all this and much more in this quiz.

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1.

Which beach is located on the east side of Coney Island?
- A.
  
  Jones Beach
- B.
  
  Manhatten Beach
- C.
  
  Orchard Beach
- D.
  
  Robert Moses
Correct Answer
B. Manhatten Beach

Explanation
Manhatten Beach is located on the east side of Coney Island.

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2.

Which of the following places in Coney Island was a famous brothel?
- A.
  
  Green-Wood Cemetery.
- B.
  
  Grand Army Plaza
- C.
  
  Elephantine Colossus
- D.
  
  Brooklyn Tabernacle
Correct Answer
C. Elephantine Colossus

Explanation
The Elephantine Colossus in Coney Island was a famous brothel.

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3.

When did the Elephantine Colossus burn?
- A.
  
  1850
- B.
  
  1920
- C.
  
  1896
- D.
  
  1890
Correct Answer
C. 1896

Explanation
The Elephantine Colossus burned in 1896.

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4.

When did the famous Coney Island cyclone opened?
- A.
  
  1920
- B.
  
  1927
- C.
  
  1915
- D.
  
  1940
Correct Answer
B. 1927

Explanation
The famous Coney Island cyclone opened in 1927.

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5.

The annual mermaid parade started in
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1986
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1999
Correct Answer
C. 1983

Explanation
The correct answer is 1983. The annual mermaid parade started in this year.

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6.

Nathan's famous annual Hot Dog Eating Competition in on
- A.
  
  25th December
- B.
  
  4th July
- C.
  
  1st January
- D.
  
  June 19
Correct Answer
B. 4th July

Explanation
The correct answer is 4th July because the annual Hot Dog Eating Competition organized by Nathan's famous is traditionally held on this date. This date is significant as it coincides with the Independence Day holiday in the United States, which makes it a popular event for people to celebrate and enjoy hot dogs.

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7.

Which of the following is not an amusement park in Coney Island?
- A.
  
  Luna Park
- B.
  
  Steeplechase Park
- C.
  
  Kennywood
- D.
  
  Dreamland
Correct Answer
C. Kennywood

Explanation
Kennywood is not an amusement park in Coney Island. Luna Park, Steeplechase Park, and Dreamland are all well-known amusement parks in Coney Island, but Kennywood is located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, making it the odd one out.

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8.

Mardi Gras parade happened between the period of
- A.
  
  1920 - 1940
- B.
  
  1903 - 1954
- C.
  
  1950 - 1983
- D.
  
  1947 - 1964
Correct Answer
B. 1903 - 1954

Explanation
The Mardi Gras parade happened between the years 1903 and 1954. This is the correct answer because it falls within the given range of options and is the only one that includes both the year 1903 and the year 1954.

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9.

What was stolen from Coney Island's aquarium in 1965?
- A.
  
  A shark named Clooney
- B.
  
  A penguin named Oddly
- C.
  
  A dolphin named Marky
- D.
  
  A seal named Rocky
Correct Answer
B. A penguin named Oddly

Explanation
In 1965, a penguin named Oddly was stolen from Coney Island's aquarium.

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10.

When did the first roller coaster ride take place in Coney Island?
- A.
  
  July 20, 1899
- B.
  
  June 16, 1884
- C.
  
  June 16, 1888
- D.
  
  March 30, 1870
Correct Answer
B. June 16, 1884

Explanation
The first roller coaster ride took place in Coney Island on June 16, 1884.

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Coney Island trivia quiz

Which beach is located on the east side of Coney Island?

Which of the following places in Coney Island was a famous brothel?

When did the Elephantine Colossus burn?

When did the famous Coney Island cyclone opened?

The annual mermaid parade started in

Nathan's famous annual Hot Dog Eating Competition in on

Which of the following is not an amusement park in Coney Island?

Mardi Gras parade happened between the period of

What was stolen from Coney Island's aquarium in 1965?

When did the first roller coaster ride take place in Coney Island?