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How to navigate Houston - Exam
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  • 1. What major freeway runs east-west through the heart of Houston?
A) Loop 610
B) I-10 (Katy Freeway/Baytown East Freeway)
C) US-59 (Eastex Freeway/Southwest Freeway)
D) I-45
  • 2. Which freeway is known as the 'Eastex Freeway'?
A) I-45 North
B) US-59 North
C) I-69
D) Beltway 8
  • 3. What is the name of Houston's circular freeway loop?
A) Hardy Toll Road
B) Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
C) Beltway 8
D) Loop 610
  • 4. Which major airport serves Houston?
A) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
B) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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) Ellington Field (EFD)
B) William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
C) Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)
D) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • 6. Which direction does the 'West Loop' of Loop 610 run?
A) East-West
B) North-South
C) Southeast-Northwest
D) Northeast-Southwest
  • 7. What is the name of the toll road that runs along the western edge of Houston?
A) Hardy Toll Road
B) Westpark Tollway
C) Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8)
D) Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
  • 8. Which major league sports team plays at Minute Maid Park?
A) Houston Astros
B) Houston Rockets
C) Houston Texans
D) Houston Dynamo
  • 9. The Medical Center is primarily located near which freeway?
A) I-45
B) Highway 288
C) I-10
D) US-59
  • 10. Which area is known for its vibrant nightlife and restaurants?
A) Clear Lake
B) The Woodlands
C) Katy
D) Midtown
  • 11. Which major highway connects Houston to Galveston Island?
A) Highway 6
B) I-45 South
C) I-10 East
D) US-59 South
  • 12. What is the main bus and rail service in Houston called?
A) Houston Transit Authority
B) METRO
C) The Bus
D) City Transport
  • 13. What is the name of the light rail line that runs through downtown Houston?
A) METRORail
B) METRO Busway
C) Downtown Connector
D) Houston Rail
  • 14. Which area is known for its upscale shopping and dining?
A) East End
B) Third Ward
C) The Galleria/Uptown
D) Alief
  • 15. What is the name of the major park located near the Museum District?
A) Discovery Green
B) Memorial Park
C) Buffalo Bayou Park
D) Hermann Park
  • 16. Which toll road primarily runs north from Houston?
A) Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8)
B) Hardy Toll Road
C) Westpark Tollway
D) Fort Bend Parkway
  • 17. Where is NASA's Johnson Space Center located near Houston?
A) Clear Lake
B) Katy
C) Downtown
D) The Woodlands
  • 18. What is the primary direction of traffic flow on Loop 610 during morning rush hour?
A) Eastbound
B) Counter-clockwise
C) Clockwise
D) Westbound
  • 19. Which major museum is located in the Museum District?
A) Kemah Boardwalk
B) San Jacinto Museum of History
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) Highway 6
C) Shepherd Drive
D) I-45
  • 22. Which area is known for its large Vietnamese population and numerous restaurants?
A) Katy
B) Alief
C) River Oaks
D) Montrose
  • 23. Which body of water borders Houston to the southeast?
A) Brazos River
B) Galveston Bay
C) Trinity River
D) Lake Houston
  • 24. Which freeway connects Houston to Austin?
A) US-59 South
B) I-45 North
C) US-290 West
D) I-10 West
  • 25. What is a common nickname for Houston?
A) The Big Apple
B) The City of Angels
C) The Windy City
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) North
B) East
C) South
D) West
  • 27. Which major sporting event comes to Houston in 2024?
A) The Olympics
B) The Super Bowl
C) College Football Playoff National Championship
D) The World Series
  • 28. What is the name of the large ship channel that runs near Houston?
A) Trinity River
B) Houston Ship Channel
C) Buffalo Bayou
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) Local News Paper
C) Navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps
D) Carrier Pigeon
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