Chicago Taxi Aug.2013 - Geography

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1. How far north is Devon ?

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This quiz assesses knowledge crucial for navigating Chicago by taxi, focusing on routes, neighborhoods, and key locations. It is designed for taxi drivers and others needing to understand... see morecity geography for efficient travel. see less

2. Where are you if you are standing at 4000W and 5200N ?

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If you are standing at 4000W and 5200N, you are located at the intersection of Pulaski & Foster.

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3. President Obama's Chicago Home is at 5046 S. Greenwood  Ave. (1100E) . What neighborhood is this ?

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Kenwood is the correct answer because President Obama's Chicago home is located at 5046 S. Greenwood Ave, which is in the Kenwood neighborhood.

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4. How far west is Cumberland ?

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Cumberland is located 8400 units west.

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5. The first mile marker south of Madison is …

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The correct answer is Roosevelt Rd. This is because the question asks for the first mile marker south of Madison, and Roosevelt Rd. is the first option listed that is located south of Madison.

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6. What point of interest is directly in front of Navy Pier ?

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Lake Point Tower is directly in front of Navy Pier.

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7. Roosevelt Rd. is an alternate route for I-290. What other street can be used as an alternate route ?

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Washington Blvd. can be used as an alternate route because it is mentioned as one of the options in the given list of streets. Since the question asks for another street that can be used as an alternate route, and Washington Blvd. is one of the options provided, it can be inferred that Washington Blvd. is a valid alternative to Roosevelt Rd.

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8. The Duchossois  Center, Bernard Mitchell and Comer's  Children Hospitals are all located ?

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The Duchossois Center, Bernard Mitchell, and Comer's Children Hospitals are all located at 59th St. & Cottage Grove.

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9. Which street is south of Madison ?

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Adams is the street that is south of Madison.

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10. Does Congress (500S) connect Michigan Ave. with Lake Shore  Drive ?

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The given answer "No" indicates that Congress (500S) does not connect Michigan Ave. with Lake Shore Drive. This suggests that there is no direct route or connection between these two locations using Congress (500S) road.

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11. The oldest building in Chicago is …

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The Clarke House is the oldest building in Chicago. It was built in 1836 and is a historical landmark. The Water Tower, the Chicago History Museum, and the Hotel Florence are all significant buildings in Chicago, but they are not the oldest.

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12. Chicago State University is located at ?

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Chicago State University is located at 95th and King Drive.

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13. What university is located at Michigan & Congress ?

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Roosevelt University is located at Michigan & Congress in Chicago, Illinois.

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14. From downtown, what expressway would you take to go to Oak Park, Maywood or Brookfield ?

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To go to Oak Park, Maywood, or Brookfield from downtown, you would take the Eisenhower Expressway.

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15. Which museum is located at 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. ?

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The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is located at 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. This means that it is the museum that is being referred to in the question.

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16. Columbus Dr. north of ____________ is called _____________ .

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Columbus Dr. north of Grand Ave. is called Fairbanks Ct.

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17. How far West is Homan ?

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The answer 3400 suggests that Homan is located 3400 units of measurement west of a reference point. This implies that Homan is quite far west from the reference point, indicating a significant distance.

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18. How far west is Narragansett ?

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Narragansett is located 6400 units west from the reference point.

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19. What street is used to arrive at Merchandise Mart ?

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Wells is the correct answer because it is the street used to arrive at Merchandise Mart.

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20. Which of the following is the best route from City Hall to Wrigley Field ?

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The best route from City Hall to Wrigley Field is to take LaSalle northbound and then turn onto Clark Street to reach the destination.

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21. Going from Midway to U.S. Cellular Field   …

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All three options mentioned in the question can lead to U.S. Cellular Field. The first option suggests taking Kilpatrick northbound to 55th St, which then becomes Garfield Blvd, and finally taking I-90/94 northbound to 35th St. The second option suggests taking Cicero northbound to Archer Ave, then heading northeast to 35th St. The third option suggests taking Cicero northbound to I-55N, then taking I-90/94 southbound to 35th St. All three routes ultimately lead to the same destination, U.S. Cellular Field.

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22. University of Illinois at Chicago is located at …

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is located at Harrison & Halsted.

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23. Peterson Avenue is …

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Peterson Avenue is both 6000N and south of Devon Ave. This means that Peterson Avenue is located at a latitude of 6000N and is positioned to the south of Devon Ave.

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24. Choose the best route from Harold Washington College to The New Regal Theater

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The best route from Harold Washington College to The New Regal Theater is to take Lake St. eastbound to Michigan Ave. southbound. Then, continue on Monroe St. eastbound to Columbus Dr. southbound. From there, take LSD (Lake Shore Drive) southbound to 57th Dr. westbound. Next, take Cornell Dr. southbound to Stony Island Ave. southbound. Finally, take 79th St. eastbound to reach the theater.

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25. Which is the best route the Art Institute to Museum of Contemporary Art ?

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How far north is Devon ?
Where are you if you are standing at 4000W and 5200N ?
President Obama's Chicago Home is at 5046 S. Greenwood  Ave....
How far west is Cumberland ?
The first mile marker south of Madison is …
What point of interest is directly in front of Navy Pier ?
Roosevelt Rd. is an alternate route for I-290. What other street can...
The Duchossois  Center, Bernard Mitchell and Comer's ...
Which street is south of Madison ?
Does Congress (500S) connect Michigan Ave. with Lake Shore  Drive...
The oldest building in Chicago is …
Chicago State University is located at ?
What university is located at Michigan & Congress ?
From downtown, what expressway would you take to go to Oak Park,...
Which museum is located at 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. ?
Columbus Dr. north of ____________ is called _____________ .
How far West is Homan ?
How far west is Narragansett ?
What street is used to arrive at Merchandise Mart ?
Which of the following is the best route from City Hall to Wrigley...
Going from Midway to U.S. Cellular Field   …
University of Illinois at Chicago is located at …
Peterson Avenue is …
Choose the best route from Harold Washington College to The New Regal...
Which is the best route the Art Institute to Museum of Contemporary...
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