Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz

By John V. Barbieri

Mr. New Yorks Trivia Quiz is a unique book that offers hundreds of multiple choice questions ( and answers ) about New York City. There are also True-False questions and List-Matching questions, all interspersed with pictures and charts. The book is not just a fun book, but a learning tool, posing "Triv-Bits" on little known facts about the City. It runs the gamut of subjects: architecture, geography, sports, people, politics, events, and so on. Each of the 38 chapters covers a different aspect of New York. The question and answer format, with pictures and charts and comments, will beguile the reader, who will grasp quickly that Mr. New Yorks Trivia Quiz may be too trivial a title for this entertaining tour of the worlds greatest city.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588203182
• ISBN13: 9781588203182
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 582 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Best read of the summer!

I took this book on vacation with me. I didn't get to finish it because everyone else in the house kept taking it. Its entertaining and educational. I'm buying more copies to give as birthday and Christmas presents. Mr. Barbieri deserves to be called "Mr. New York"

What DOESN'T Mr. Barbieri know about New York?

There's not much he doesn't know. In fact, seems John Barbieri knows just about everything about New York City. At first I thought the title, "Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz" was a bit presumptuous, then I read the introduction and realized Mr. Barbieri does not claim to be Mr. New York. But skimming through more that 500 pages of trivia about the City he calls "the capital of the world," I begin to think he might legitimately lay claim to the title. There is tons information here, on a wide variety of topics. I'm a native New Yorker, and I come from a family of journalists who think they know NYC. But I managed to stump them more than a few times with this book. We've had a lot of fun with it. In addition to the trivia questions, there are also quotes from famous NY'ers, and extra info about the city in the form of "Triv Bits." It's hard to believe any one person could know this much about the city. The back of the book says this guy's a trial attorney, but you'd think he is a history professor. I am definitely bringing this book on vacation with the family. My only complaint about the book is that it lacks and index. Then again, an index in a book this comprehensive might take another 500 pages. However, it's divided up by subject (history, politics, sports, architecture, etc.) so it's not difficult to find the topic that interests you most.This is a great read for anyone who loves the city, or for friends planning on visiting New York.

king kong of new york trivia

This book is a must for anyone who lives or has lived in the New York area. It is filled with wonderful bits of in formation from all walks of life. A book rich in the history of New York.Mr Barbieri has given us an enjoyable summer leisure book. Play New York trivia at the beach or the pool.

Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz book.

If you are looking for an entertaining, captivating fun filled NYC trivia book that is impossible to put down, this book is it ! There is no better way to learn about NYC history, lifestyle and its people. Fascinating reading for the New Yorker and non-Yorker alike. The whole family has been having a great time with this fun filled book. Great reading and highly recommended. Thank you Mr. New York !