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