Do You Know Thomas Edison?
Have you ever heard of the above name? What comes to your mind when you hear that name? OK let me give you a clue, I guess you use electricity. Take this quiz to be sure if you really know him.
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What is Thomas Edison known for?
- A.
Politician
- B.
Inventor
- C.
Footballer
- D.
Activist
Correct Answer
B. InventorExplanation
Thomas Edison is known for being an inventor. He is most famous for inventing the practical electric light bulb, as well as numerous other important inventions such as the phonograph and the motion picture camera. Edison's inventions had a significant impact on modern society and revolutionized various industries. His work in the field of innovation and technology has earned him the reputation as one of the greatest inventors in history.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He was known to be the inventor of the following except
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Motion picture camera
- B.
Electric Light bulb
- C.
Phonograph
- D.
Train
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D. TrainExplanation
The given question asks for the invention that the person mentioned is not known for. The person is known for inventing the motion picture camera, electric light bulb, and phonograph. However, the invention of the train is not attributed to this person.Rate this question:
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Where was he born?
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Berlin
- B.
Beijing
- C.
Milan
- D.
New York
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C. MilanExplanation
The correct answer is Milan. This suggests that the person in question was born in Milan.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What position was he in his family?
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Seventh
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Last
- C.
All of the above
- D.
None of the above
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C. All of the aboveExplanation
The answer "All of the above" suggests that he was in multiple positions in his family. This means that he could have been in the seventh position, the last position, or both. It implies that there were at least seven members in his family and he held one of the last positions.Rate this question:
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How old was his wife when he got married to her?
- A.
17years
- B.
16years
- C.
18years
- D.
19years
Correct Answer
B. 16yearsExplanation
The correct answer is 16 years. This implies that the wife was 16 years old when the person got married to her.Rate this question:
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When did he get married?
- A.
1875
- B.
1800
- C.
1871
- D.
1890
Correct Answer
C. 1871Explanation
The answer 1871 suggests that he got married in that year.Rate this question:
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What is the name of Thomas Edison first wife?
- A.
Mary
- B.
Mina
- C.
None of the above
- D.
All of the above
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A. MaryExplanation
Thomas Edison's first wife was indeed named Mary.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When did Mary Edison, Thomas Edison's first wife die?
- A.
1886
- B.
1884
- C.
1845
- D.
1850
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B. 1884Explanation
Mary Edison, Thomas Edison's first wife, died in 1884.Rate this question:
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How many children does he have from both of his Wives?
- A.
7
- B.
6
- C.
2
- D.
5
Correct Answer
B. 6Explanation
The answer is 6 because the question states that he has children from both of his wives. Therefore, we need to add the number of children he has from each wife.Rate this question:
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What year did he die?
- A.
1900
- B.
1931
- C.
1945
- D.
1934
Correct Answer
B. 1931Explanation
The question asks for the year in which he died. The correct answer is 1931, as it matches the given options.Rate this question:
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