Fun Friday Quiz: Cool Projects In The City Of Los Angeles

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    How many bike lanes will there be on the new viaduct?

    • One on each side
    • One on the south side
    • None
    • All of the above
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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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  • 2. 
    Why did the City of Los Angeles need to replace the original viaduct? - ProProfs

    Why did the City of Los Angeles need to replace the original viaduct?

    • It became an eyesore

    • It was too small

    • Deterioration of the structure's concrete

    • Needed a new bridge to feature in movies and TV shows

    Correct Answer
    A. Deterioration of the structure's concrete
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 
    Who donated $1 million to build an arts plaza as part of the park under the new viaduct? - ProProfs

    Who donated $1 million to build an arts plaza as part of the park under the new viaduct?

    • Elon Musk

    • Arnold Schwarzenegger

    • Leonard Hill

    • Leonardo DiCaprio

    Correct Answer
    A. Leonard Hill
    Explanation
    Leonard Hill donated $1 million to build an arts plaza as part of the park under the new viaduct.

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  • 4. 
    Name the one movie that didn't feature the old Sixth Street Viaduct - ProProfs

    Name the one movie that didn't feature the old Sixth Street Viaduct

    • GREASE

    • Drive

    • Out of Time

    • Wonder Woman

    Correct Answer
    A. Wonder Woman
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 
    What year did the original Sixth Street Viaduct open? - ProProfs

    What year did the original Sixth Street Viaduct open?

    • 1928

    • 1932

    • 1956

    • 1941

    Correct Answer
    A. 1932
    Explanation
    The original Sixth Street Viaduct opened in 1932.

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  • 6. 
    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? - ProProfs

    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?

    • Los Lobos

    • Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Jazz Band from Roosevelt High School

    • Justin Timberlake

    • The Bureau of Engineering's employee a cappella group

    Correct Answer
    A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Jazz Band from Roosevelt High School
    Explanation
    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.

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    Who is the architect who designed the new viaduct? - ProProfs

    Who is the architect who designed the new viaduct?

    • Frank Gehry

    • Merrill Butler

    • Michael Maltzan

    • Santiago Calatrava

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Maltzan
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    How many columns will the new viaduct have? - ProProfs

    How many columns will the new viaduct have?

    • 10

    • 20

    • 23

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 23
    Explanation
    The new viaduct will have 23 columns.

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  • 9. 
    There will be a new park built underneath the new viaduct. How big will the park be? - ProProfs

    There will be a new park built underneath the new viaduct. How big will the park be?

    • 2 acres

    • 12 acres

    • A mile long

    • 3 acres

    Correct Answer
    A. 12 acres
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 
    How many arches were saved from the old viaduct to be reused in the new park? - ProProfs

    How many arches were saved from the old viaduct to be reused in the new park?

    • One pair of arches (2 arches)

    • Four arches

    • Ten arches

    • One arch

    Correct Answer
    A. One arch
    Explanation
    One arch was saved from the old viaduct to be reused in the new park.

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