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How much do you know about the architecture of Chicago? Test your knowledge of some iconic buildings in Chicago with the quiz given below. Chicago is highly famous for its skyscraper buildings and is also known as The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders. Here, you will be asked to name the famous buildings in Chicago. So, if you have a good knowledge of Chicago city and its architectural buildings, the quiz will not be hard for you.

Questions and Answers

1.

Boulevard Towers is located?
- A.
  
  Michigan & Monroe
- B.
  
  Washington & Clark
- C.
  
  Michigan & Chestnut
- D.
  
  Michigan & Lake
Correct Answer
D. Michigan & Lake

Explanation
Boulevard Towers is located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street.

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2.

Equitable Building is close to
- A.
  
  Michigan & Lake
- B.
  
  Michigan & Chicago River
- C.
  
  Michigan & Chestnut
- D.
  
  Wacker & Quincy
Correct Answer
B. Michigan & Chicago River

Explanation
The Equitable Building is close to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River.

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3.

Water Tower Place is closest to?
- A.
  
  Michigan & Division
- B.
  
  Michigan & Pearson
- C.
  
  Michigan & Illinois
- D.
  
  Michigan & Madison
Correct Answer
B. Michigan & Pearson

Explanation
Water Tower Place is closest to Michigan & Pearson because the question is asking for the location that is closest to Water Tower Place. Michigan & Pearson is the only option that includes Michigan Avenue, which is where Water Tower Place is located. The other options do not include Michigan Avenue, so they are not the closest to Water Tower Place.

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4.

Marina City is closest to?
- A.
  
  Wells & Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Lake Sh. Dr. & Grand
- C.
  
  State & Wacker
- D.
  
  Dearborn & Van Buren
Correct Answer
C. State & Wacker

Explanation
Marina City is closest to State & Wacker.

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5.

Old Colony Building is located?
- A.
  
  Wells & Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Lake Sh. Dr. & Grand
- C.
  
  State & Wacker
- D.
  
  Dearborn & Van Buren
Correct Answer
D. Dearborn & Van Buren

Explanation
The correct answer is Dearborn & Van Buren.

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6.

Marquette Building is located?
- A.
  
  Dearborn & Adams
- B.
  
  LaSalle & Chicago
- C.
  
  Dearborn & Ida B. Wells
- D.
  
  LaSalle & Madison
Correct Answer
A. Dearborn & Adams

Explanation
The Marquette Building is located at the intersection of Dearborn and Adams streets.

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7.

Chicago Building is located?
- A.
  
  Michigan & Chicago
- B.
  
  Michigan & Ida B. Wells
- C.
  
  Madison & State
- D.
  
  Madison & Wacker
Correct Answer
C. Madison & State

Explanation
The correct answer is Madison & State.

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8.

AMA (IBM) Plaza is near to:
- A.
  
  Fairbanks & Ohio
- B.
  
  Monroe & Dearborn
- C.
  
  Wabash & Chicago River
- D.
  
  Wacker & Michigan
Correct Answer
C. Wabash & Chicago River

Explanation
The correct answer is Wabash & Chicago River. AMA (IBM) Plaza is located near this intersection.

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9.

AON Center Building is near:
- A.
  
  Wacker & Columbus Dr.
- B.
  
  Wacker & Quincy
- C.
  
  Randolph & Stetson
- D.
  
  Washington & Michigan
Correct Answer
C. Randolph & Stetson

Explanation
The AON Center Building is located near the intersection of Randolph and Stetson.

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10.

Tribune Tower is nearest to?
- A.
  
  LaSalle & Van Buren
- B.
  
  Michigan & Illinois
- C.
  
  Wabash & Chicago River
- D.
  
  Fairbanks & Ohio
Correct Answer
B. Michigan & Illinois

Explanation
The Tribune Tower is located in downtown Chicago, and it is nearest to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Illinois Street. This iconic building is known for its Gothic Revival architecture and is a prominent landmark in the city.

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11.

Lake Point Tower is nearest to?
- A.
  
  Balbo & Michigan
- B.
  
  Michigan & Chicago River
- C.
  
  Madison & Jefferson
- D.
  
  Grand & Lake Sh. Dr.
Correct Answer
D. Grand & Lake Sh. Dr.

Explanation
Lake Point Tower is nearest to Grand & Lake Sh. Dr. This can be inferred from the given options as all the other options do not mention Lake Point Tower. Therefore, Grand & Lake Sh. Dr. is the correct answer.

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12.

Presidential Towers is nearest to?
- A.
  
  Madison & Jefferson
- B.
  
  State & Chicago River
- C.
  
  Randolph & Lake Sh. Dr.
- D.
  
  Randolph & LaSalle
Correct Answer
A. Madison & Jefferson

Explanation
Presidential Towers is nearest to Madison & Jefferson because it is the only option that includes both Madison and Jefferson streets. The other options either include different streets or do not include both Madison and Jefferson.

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13.

Willis Tower (Sears Tower) is closest to:
- A.
  
  Michigan & Delaware
- B.
  
  Wacker & Jackson
- C.
  
  Michigan & Balbao
- D.
  
  Grand & LaSelle
Correct Answer
B. Wacker & Jackson

Explanation
The Willis Tower, also known as the Sears Tower, is closest to the intersection of Wacker and Jackson.

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14.

Wrigley Building is closest to
- A.
  
  Clark & Washington
- B.
  
  Madison & Dearborn
- C.
  
  Michigan & Chicago River
- D.
  
  Fairbanks & Ohio
Correct Answer
C. Michigan & Chicago River

Explanation
The Wrigley Building is located closest to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River.

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15.

Dirksen Federal Building is closest to:
- A.
  
  LaSelle & Randolph
- B.
  
  Randolph & Clark
- C.
  
  Michigan & Pearson
- D.
  
  Dearborn & Jackson
Correct Answer
D. Dearborn & Jackson

Explanation
The Dirksen Federal Building is closest to the intersection of Dearborn and Jackson.

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buildings in chicago quiz

Boulevard Towers is located?

Equitable Building is close to

Water Tower Place is closest to?

Marina City is closest to?

Old Colony Building is located?

Marquette Building is located?

Chicago Building is located?

AMA (IBM) Plaza is near to:

AON Center Building is near:

Tribune Tower is nearest to?

Lake Point Tower is nearest to?

Presidential Towers is nearest to?

Willis Tower (Sears Tower) is closest to:

Wrigley Building is closest to

Dirksen Federal Building is closest to: