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Question #1

What two areas was the cycleway meant to connect?

A. Downtown L.A. and Santa Monica

B. Pasadena and Santa Monica

C. Pasadena and Downtown L.A.

D. Santa Monica and South Central

Question #2

What is ironic about the image on page 102?

A. Dobbins is using the pathway before it has been made available to the public

B. Dobbins doesn't look very happy about his project

C. Dobbins is on the pathway meant for cyclists but he's driving a car

D. Dobbins was optimistic but his project waas ultimately unsuccessful

Question #3

According to the author, what would have been the outcome if Dobbins' vision had been fulfilled?

A. It would have led to a more humane, functional, and beautiful L.A.

B. It would have destroyed the unique auto culture that was developing

C. It would have led to an L.A. in which the car became unecessary

D. It would have created a more efficient L.A. transportation system

Question #4

The city has recently been planning on adding bike lands to existing streets. What would this accomplish, according to the author?

A. It would make parking more difficult

B. It would create a safe and comfortable path integrated with traffic

C. It would shorten commute times

D. It would create danger for pedestrians

Question #5

The author of this article engaged in fieldwork as part of his research into the cycleway. What did that fieldwork entail?

A. using maps and photographs to go out and physically locate an old portion of the cycleway

B. interviewing locals who had used the cycleway

C. relying on the Pearson's article to tell him everything he needed to know

D. using databases to see what other scholars have said about this topic