How to navigate Chicago
  • 1. What is the primary grid system orientation in Chicago?
A) Diagonal
B) Concentric circles
C) Northeast-Southwest
D) North-South and East-West
  • 2. State Street divides Chicago into what?
A) East and West
B) Lakefront and Inland
C) North and South
D) Uptown and Downtown
  • 3. Madison Street divides Chicago into what?
A) Rich and Poor
B) East and West
C) North and South
D) Commercial and Residential
  • 4. What is the 'L' in Chicago?
A) Elevated Train
B) Lakefront Path
C) Local Taxi
D) Luxury Bus
  • 5. What color line is the 'Loop'?
A) Blue, Red
B) Silver, Gold
C) Brown, Green, Pink, Purple
D) Orange, Yellow
  • 6. Which direction does traffic primarily flow on even-numbered streets?
A) East
B) North
C) West
D) South
  • 7. Which direction does traffic primarily flow on odd-numbered streets?
A) East
B) South
C) West
D) North
  • 8. What is the name of Chicago's main airport?
A) Gary/Chicago International Airport
B) O'Hare International Airport
C) Midway International Airport
D) DuPage Airport
  • 9. What lake borders Chicago?
A) Lake Erie
B) Lake Ontario
C) Lake Huron
D) Lake Michigan
  • 10. What is the name of Chicago's iconic bean-shaped sculpture?
A) Cloud Gate
B) The Orb
C) Silver Drop
D) The Seed
  • 11. Which is a popular Chicago neighborhood known for its blues music?
A) River North
B) Lakeview
C) Bronzeville
D) Lincoln Park
  • 12. Which Chicago neighborhood is home to Wrigley Field?
A) Lincoln Park
B) Boystown
C) Wrigleyville
D) Sheffield
  • 13. What is the CTA?
A) Chicago Tourism Agency
B) Chicago Taxi Association
C) Chicago Transportation Alliance
D) Chicago Transit Authority
  • 14. Which River runs through Chicago?
A) Chicago River
B) Des Plaines River
C) Mississippi River
D) Illinois River
  • 15. What does the 'Magnificent Mile' refer to?
A) The Lakefront Trail
B) The Chicago Riverwalk
C) A stretch of Michigan Avenue
D) A series of interconnected parks
  • 16. What is the name of the famous park near Lake Michigan?
A) Lincoln Park
B) Millennium Park
C) Grant Park
D) Humboldt Park
  • 17. What is the best way to find bus schedules in Chicago?
A) Checking the newspaper
B) Asking a taxi driver
C) Randomly waiting at a bus stop
D) CTA website/app
  • 18. How far apart are most street numbers in Chicago?
A) 500 per mile
B) 1000 per mile
C) 200 per mile
D) 800 per mile
  • 19. What is considered 'downtown' Chicago?
A) Rogers Park
B) Lincoln Park
C) Wicker Park
D) The Loop
  • 20. What is a common form of transportation besides car and 'L'?
A) Divvy Bikes
B) Horse-drawn carriages
C) Roller skates
D) Private helicopters
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a neighborhood in Chicago?
A) Hyde Park
B) Pilsen
C) Springfield
D) Andersonville
  • 22. What is a 'viaduct' in Chicago?
A) A bridge carrying a road or railroad
B) A dance style
C) A local street gang
D) A type of Chicago hot dog
  • 23. How should you pay for a ride on the 'L'?
A) Personal check
B) IOU
C) Ventra card
D) Cash only
  • 24. What is the name of the tallest building in Chicago (as of 2023)?
A) Trump Tower
B) John Hancock Center
C) Aon Center
D) Willis Tower
  • 25. What is a popular activity to do on the Chicago River?
A) Base Jumping
B) Ice Skating
C) Swimming
D) Architecture River Cruise
  • 26. Which direction would you travel to get from the Art Institute to Millennium Park?
A) North
B) South
C) West
D) East
  • 27. What is a popular food Chicago is known for?
A) Tacos
B) Deep-dish pizza
C) Sushi
D) Bagels
  • 28. What should you be aware of on the Lakefront Trail?
A) Bears
B) Underwater volcanoes
C) Bikers and pedestrians
D) Falling meteors
  • 29. What is 'The Bean' made of?
A) Stainless steel
B) Concrete
C) Wood
D) Glass
  • 30. What is the name of the large fountain in Grant Park?
A) Fountain of Time
B) Przystanek Fountain
C) Buckingham Fountain
D) Crown Fountain
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