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How to navigate Houston
  • 1. What major freeway runs east-west through the heart of Houston?
A) Loop 610
B) I-45
C) US-59 (Eastex Freeway/Southwest Freeway)
D) I-10 (Katy Freeway/Baytown East Freeway)
  • 2. Which freeway is known as the 'Eastex Freeway'?
A) Beltway 8
B) US-59 North
C) I-45 North
D) I-69
  • 3. What is the name of Houston's circular freeway loop?
A) Beltway 8
B) Loop 610
C) Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
D) Hardy Toll Road
  • 4. Which major airport serves Houston?
A) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
B) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
C) Hobby Lobby Airport
D) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • 5. What is the name of the smaller airport closer to downtown Houston?
A) William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
B) Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)
C) Ellington Field (EFD)
D) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • 6. Which direction does the 'West Loop' of Loop 610 run?
A) Northeast-Southwest
B) East-West
C) North-South
D) Southeast-Northwest
  • 7. What is the name of the toll road that runs along the western edge of Houston?
A) Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
B) Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8)
C) Westpark Tollway
D) Hardy Toll Road
  • 8. Which major league sports team plays at Minute Maid Park?
A) Houston Texans
B) Houston Dynamo
C) Houston Rockets
D) Houston Astros
  • 9. The Medical Center is primarily located near which freeway?
A) Highway 288
B) I-10
C) I-45
D) US-59
  • 10. Which area is known for its vibrant nightlife and restaurants?
A) Clear Lake
B) Katy
C) The Woodlands
D) Midtown
  • 11. Which major highway connects Houston to Galveston Island?
A) I-10 East
B) I-45 South
C) US-59 South
D) Highway 6
  • 12. What is the main bus and rail service in Houston called?
A) METRO
B) City Transport
C) Houston Transit Authority
D) The Bus
  • 13. What is the name of the light rail line that runs through downtown Houston?
A) METRO Busway
B) Houston Rail
C) Downtown Connector
D) METRORail
  • 14. Which area is known for its upscale shopping and dining?
A) Alief
B) Third Ward
C) East End
D) The Galleria/Uptown
  • 15. What is the name of the major park located near the Museum District?
A) Discovery Green
B) Hermann Park
C) Buffalo Bayou Park
D) Memorial Park
  • 16. Which toll road primarily runs north from Houston?
A) Fort Bend Parkway
B) Westpark Tollway
C) Hardy Toll Road
D) Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8)
  • 17. Where is NASA's Johnson Space Center located near Houston?
A) Downtown
B) Katy
C) Clear Lake
D) The Woodlands
  • 18. What is the primary direction of traffic flow on Loop 610 during morning rush hour?
A) Westbound
B) Eastbound
C) Counter-clockwise
D) Clockwise
  • 19. Which major museum is located in the Museum District?
A) San Jacinto Museum of History
B) Kemah Boardwalk
C) Space Center Houston
D) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
  • 20. What is the approximate driving time from downtown Houston to Galveston (without traffic)?
A) Approximately 1 hour
B) Approximately 3 hours
C) Approximately 30 minutes
D) Approximately 2 hours
  • 21. Which major highway is known for its traffic congestion during peak hours?
A) Westheimer Road
B) I-45
C) Highway 6
D) Shepherd Drive
  • 22. Which area is known for its large Vietnamese population and numerous restaurants?
A) Alief
B) River Oaks
C) Katy
D) Montrose
  • 23. Which body of water borders Houston to the southeast?
A) Brazos River
B) Trinity River
C) Lake Houston
D) Galveston Bay
  • 24. Which freeway connects Houston to Austin?
A) I-10 West
B) US-290 West
C) US-59 South
D) I-45 North
  • 25. What is a common nickname for Houston?
A) H-Town
B) The Windy City
C) The City of Angels
D) The Big Apple
  • 26. What is the general direction of the numbered streets (e.g. 1st street, 2nd street) in downtown Houston from the City Hall?
A) West
B) North
C) South
D) East
  • 27. Which major sporting event comes to Houston in 2024?
A) The Olympics
B) The Super Bowl
C) The World Series
D) College Football Playoff National Championship
  • 28. What is the name of the large ship channel that runs near Houston?
A) San Jacinto River
B) Trinity River
C) Houston Ship Channel
D) Buffalo Bayou
  • 29. Which is the best way to receive up-to-date traffic information while driving in Houston?
A) Navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps
B) CB Radio
C) Local News Paper
D) Carrier Pigeon
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