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.