Fun Friday Quiz: Cool Projects In The City Of Los Angeles
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, Bureau of Engineering
Take this 10-question quiz to find out how much you know about the Sixth Street Viaduct!
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What year did the original Sixth Street Viaduct open?
- A.
1928
- B.
1932
- C.
1956
- D.
1941
Correct Answer
B. 1932Explanation
The original Sixth Street Viaduct opened in 1932.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why did the City of Los Angeles need to replace the original viaduct?
- A.
It became an eyesore
- B.
It was too small
- C.
Deterioration of the structure's concrete
- D.
Needed a new bridge to feature in movies and TV shows
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C. Deterioration of the structure's concreteExplanation
The City of Los Angeles needed to replace the original viaduct due to the deterioration of the structure's concrete. This suggests that the concrete of the viaduct was in poor condition and no longer safe or functional.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is the architect who designed the new viaduct?
- A.
Frank Gehry
- B.
Merrill Butler
- C.
Michael Maltzan
- D.
Santiago Calatrava
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C. Michael MaltzanExplanation
Michael Maltzan is the correct answer because he is the architect who designed the new viaduct. The other options, Frank Gehry, Merrill Butler, and Santiago Calatrava, are not relevant to the question and do not pertain to the design of the new viaduct.Rate this question:
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- 4.
There will be a new park built underneath the new viaduct. How big will the park be?
- A.
2 acres
- B.
12 acres
- C.
A mile long
- D.
3 acres
Correct Answer
B. 12 acresExplanation
The correct answer is 12 acres. This suggests that the park being built underneath the new viaduct will be quite large, covering an area of 12 acres. This implies that there will be ample space for recreational activities, greenery, and possibly various amenities within the park.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many bike lanes will there be on the new viaduct?
- A.
One on each side
- B.
One on the south side
- C.
None
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. One on each sideExplanation
The correct answer is "One on each side." This means that there will be a bike lane on both the north and south sides of the new viaduct.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many arches were saved from the old viaduct to be reused in the new park?
- A.
One pair of arches (2 arches)
- B.
Four arches
- C.
Ten arches
- D.
One arch
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D. One archExplanation
One arch was saved from the old viaduct to be reused in the new park.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who donated $1 million to build an arts plaza as part of the park under the new viaduct?
- A.
Elon Musk
- B.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
- C.
Leonard Hill
- D.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Correct Answer
C. Leonard HillExplanation
Leonard Hill donated $1 million to build an arts plaza as part of the park under the new viaduct.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who starred in a public service announcement during the February 2016 freeway closure that allowed the Bureau of Engineering to remove a section of the viaduct over the 101 Freeway?
- A.
Los Lobos
- B.
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Jazz Band from Roosevelt High School
- C.
Justin Timberlake
- D.
The Bureau of Engineering's employee a cappella group
Correct Answer
B. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Jazz Band from Roosevelt High SchoolExplanation
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Jazz Band from Roosevelt High School starred in a public service announcement during the February 2016 freeway closure that allowed the Bureau of Engineering to remove a section of the viaduct over the 101 Freeway.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Name the one movie that didn't feature the old Sixth Street Viaduct
- A.
GREASE
- B.
Drive
- C.
Out of Time
- D.
Wonder Woman
Correct Answer
D. Wonder WomanExplanation
The question asks for the one movie that didn't feature the old Sixth Street Viaduct. Out of the given options, only "Wonder Woman" did not feature the old Sixth Street Viaduct. Therefore, "Wonder Woman" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many columns will the new viaduct have?
- A.
10
- B.
20
- C.
23
- D.
16
Correct Answer
C. 23Explanation
The new viaduct will have 23 columns.Rate this question:
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