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The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities'?
A) Jane Jacobs
B) Robert Moses
C) Jane Addams
D) Lewis Mumford
  • 2. What year was 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' published?
A) 1951
B) 1961
C) 1981
D) 1971
  • 3. Jacobs argues against which of the following city planning paradigms?
A) Incrementalist planning
B) Participatory planning
C) Modernist planning
D) Traditional planning
  • 4. Jacobs critiques which prominent city planner?
A) Robert Moses
B) Daniel Burnham
C) Jane Addams
D) Frank Lloyd Wright
  • 5. According to Jacobs, which variety contributes to a vibrant urban environment?
A) Diversity of uses
B) Homogeneity of structures
C) Segregated zones
D) Uniform architectural style
  • 6. What does Jacobs believe contributes to neighborhood safety?
A) More police patrols
B) High fences and walls
C) Fewer residents
D) Eyes on the street
  • 7. Jacobs' views can be seen as a precursor to which movement?
A) New Urbanism
B) Urban Renewal
C) Modernism
D) Postmodernism
  • 8. Which type of area does Jacobs favor for urban development?
A) Mixed-use neighborhoods
B) Single-use zones
C) Large suburban developments
D) Automobile-centric areas
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