Bill Gates Biography: Test Your Knowledge! Trivia Facts Quiz

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This quiz tests your knowledge about the biography of the popular American entrepreneur and investor named Bill Gates. He is known as the programmer who developed and owned Microsoft. He is married to Melinda Gates and founded a charity organization together with her. Bill oversees the affairs of this organization. Are you in the know?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Where was Bill Gates raised in the United States? 

    • A.

      Tampa

    • B.

      Seattle 

    • C.

      Denver 

    • D.

      Honolulu 

    Correct Answer
    B. Seattle 
    Explanation
    Bill Gates was raised in Seattle, Washington. This is a well-known fact as Gates grew up in the Seattle area and attended Lakeside School, a private school in Seattle. Additionally, Seattle is also the location of Microsoft's headquarters, the company co-founded by Bill Gates, further solidifying his connection to the city.

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  • 2. 

    How old was Bill when he wrote his first software program? 

    • A.

      13 years old 

    • B.

      17 years old 

    • C.

      22 years old 

    • D.

      19 years old 

    Correct Answer
    A. 13 years old 
    Explanation
    Bill was 13 years old when he wrote his first software program.

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  • 3. 

    What is his middle name? 

    • A.

      Mark 

    • B.

      Jefferson 

    • C.

      Williams 

    • D.

      Henry 

    Correct Answer
    D. Henry 
    Explanation
    The person's middle name is Henry.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these does not matches his personality? 

    • A.

      Singer 

    • B.

      Programmer 

    • C.

      Entrepreneur 

    • D.

      Humanitarian 

    Correct Answer
    A. Singer 
    Explanation
    The given answer, Singer, does not match his personality because there is no indication or information provided that he has any interest, skills, or qualities related to singing. The other options, Programmer, Entrepreneur, and Humanitarian, could potentially align with his personality based on his skills, interests, or values.

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  • 5. 

    When did he get married to Melinda?

    • A.

      1993 

    • B.

      1994 

    • C.

      1991 

    • D.

      1999

    Correct Answer
    B. 1994 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1994. This is the year when he got married to Melinda.

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  • 6. 

    What is his favorite color? 

    • A.

      Red 

    • B.

      Pink 

    • C.

      Blue 

    • D.

      Yellow 

    Correct Answer
    C. Blue 
  • 7. 

    Who worked with him in launching Microsoft? 

    • A.

      Stella Bells 

    • B.

      George Reid 

    • C.

      Wells Jackson 

    • D.

      Paul Allen 

    Correct Answer
    D. Paul Allen 
    Explanation
    Paul Allen worked with him in launching Microsoft.

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  • 8. 

    When did he launch his charity organisation? 

    • A.

      2003 

    • B.

      2006 

    • C.

      2010

    • D.

      2009

    Correct Answer
    B. 2006 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2006. This means that he launched his charity organisation in 2006.

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  • 9. 

    Who became the CEO of Microsoft in 2014?

    • A.

      Dell Apex 

    • B.

      Mark Gilbert 

    • C.

      Paul Allen 

    • D.

      Satya Nadella 

    Correct Answer
    D. Satya Nadella 
    Explanation
    Satya Nadella became the CEO of Microsoft in 2014.

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  • 10. 

    When was the first time he would appear on the Forbes list of wealthy individuals? 

    • A.

      2003 

    • B.

      2010

    • C.

      1988

    • D.

      1987

    Correct Answer
    D. 1987
    Explanation
    In 1987, he appeared on the Forbes list of wealthy individuals for the first time.

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