Quiz: How New Bedford Area You?

To find out how New Bedford you are, give yourself 1 point for each of the following that apply to you then tally your score and see below:

• You know where “A Dead Whale Or A Stove Boat” is engraved
• You knew that the downtown public library was once the city hall
• You’ve attended the Portuguese Feast for four straight days
• You’ve worn pajama pants in public to run a quick errand
• You’ve visited the New Bedford Whaling Museum
• You’ve bragged that the movie Passionada was filmed in New Bedford
• You have seen Ruth or Emily more than once
• You knew that Fort Taber (named after New Bedford Mayor Issac C. Taber) and Fort Rodman ( Named after Lt. Col. William Logan Rodman of New Bedford killed in the Civil War) are both technically correct names for the fort.
• You’ve visited the Schooner Ernestina
• You’ve attended a Cape Verdean parade
• You have a Portuguese, French or Cape Verdean last name
• Off the top of your head you can name at least one fishing vessel
• You love scallops
• You know what a Tire Garden is
• You’ve ridden the mechanic bull/whale at Libad’s
• You know what a bath tub Jesus is
• You’ve seen Joe Jesus dressed as Elvis
• The word “Sunbeam” makes you smell bread, not think of the sun
• You’ve gotten a hug from Phil Paleologos (either physical or radio)
• You’ve been photo bombed by Butler Flats Lighthouse
• You’ve lost at least 10 hours of your life to the New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge
• You’ve been asked if you have change for a $20 downtown
• You can name at least three former mayors
• You’ve “cruised the Ave.”
• You’ve had 1 a.m. breakfast at the Golden Greek
• You own at least one Spinner Publication book
• You’ve run the New Bedford Half Marathon
• You know what AHA stands for

23 or more points: Whaling City Ambassador – You are a wealth of knowledge and likely grew up in New Bedford. You get out a lot and could easily work for the tourism office or give a tour of the historic park.

11-22 points: Seasoned Traveler – You have some general knowledge about the city and likely attend the major events.

1-10 points: Tourist/Hermit – Let me give you directions to the Visitors’ Center. It’s located on 33 William Street.