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Question #1

What two areas was the cycleway meant to connect?

A. Downtown L.A. and Santa Monica

B. Santa Monica and South Central

C. Pasadena and Downtown L.A.

D. Pasadena and Santa Monica

Question #2

What is ironic about the image on page 102?

A. Dobbins was optimistic but his project waas ultimately unsuccessful

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

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

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

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 created a more efficient L.A. transportation system

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

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 shorten commute times

B. It would create danger for pedestrians

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

D. It would make parking more difficult

Question #5

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

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

B. interviewing locals who had used the cycleway

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

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