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