New York vs. New Jersey: A Comparative Quiz

Why do New Yorkers often criticize New Jersey?

• Because New Jersey has more famous landmarks

• Because New Jersey has a larger population

• Because it's easy and New Jersey is often portrayed less favorably in movies

• Because New Jersey is more expensive

Which European nation first established a colony in what is now New York?

• The Dutch

• The French

• The Spanish

• The English

What was the New York – New Jersey Line War primarily about?

• Border disputes

• Religious freedom

• Trade routes

• Taxation issues

Which area is more densely populated, New York or New Jersey?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Neither is densely populated

• Both are equally dense

What is a significant climatic feature of northern and western New York?

• Desert climate

• Tropical storms

• Lake effect snow

• Mild winters

Which state has a higher cost of living, primarily due to its major city?

• Neither has a high cost of living

• Both have the same cost of living

• New York

• New Jersey

Which state is known for having no sales tax on clothes?

• Neither state

• New Jersey

• Both states

• New York

What is a unique law in New Jersey regarding gas stations?

• Gas is free on Sundays

• Self-service is illegal

• Gas stations are open 24/7

• You must pump your own gas

Which state has historically been a leader in passing laws that later spread nationwide?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Both states

• Neither state

Which state has a higher percentage of unionized workers?

• Neither has a significant union presence

• New Jersey

• New York

• Both have the same percentage