Glendale Community College » English » English 101 - Freshman English » Fall 2019

Question #1

What two areas was the cycleway meant to connect?

A. Santa Monica and South Central

B. Pasadena and Santa Monica

C. Downtown L.A. and Santa Monica

D. Pasadena and Downtown L.A.

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 was optimistic but his project waas ultimately unsuccessful

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

Question #3

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

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

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

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

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

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 danger for pedestrians

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

D. It would shorten commute times

Question #5

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

A. interviewing locals who had used the cycleway

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

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

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