Comprehension: 67. New York City

1. Who gave New York City its nickname according to one legend?
1. Adam
2. Eve
3. Jesus
4. John
2. Another legend claims that New York City is called "The Big Apple" because of its roots in _________.
1. apple picking
2. theater
3. show business
4. agriculture
3. What were prizes called in horse racing in the 1920s?
1. Oranges
2. Bananas
3. Winners
4. Apples
4. The nickname "Big Apple" was used to refer to any _________ city.
1. exciting
2. small
3. big
4. Wide
5. When did city tourism agencies begin to use the term the "Big Apple".
1. In the 1950s.
2. In the 1960s.
3. In the 1970s.
4. In the 1980s.