Do You Know Thomas Edison?

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    What is Thomas Edison known for?

    • Politician
    • Inventor
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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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  • 2. 
    What is the name of Thomas Edison first wife? - ProProfs

    What is the name of Thomas Edison first wife?

    • Mary

    • Mina

    • None of the above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary
    Explanation
    Thomas Edison's first wife was indeed named Mary.

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  • 3. 
    He was known to be the inventor of the following except - ProProfs

    He was known to be the inventor of the following except

    • Motion picture camera

    • Electric Light bulb

    • Phonograph

    • Train

    Correct Answer
    A. Train
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 
    Where was he born? - ProProfs

    Where was he born?

    • Berlin

    • Beijing

    • Milan

    • New York

    Correct Answer
    A. Milan
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Milan. This suggests that the person in question was born in Milan.

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  • 5. 
    How old was his wife when he got married to her? - ProProfs

    How old was his wife when he got married to her?

    • 17years

    • 16years

    • 18years

    • 19years

    Correct Answer
    A. 16years
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 16 years. This implies that the wife was 16 years old when the person got married to her.

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  • 6. 
    What year did he die? - ProProfs

    What year did he die?

    • 1900

    • 1931

    • 1945

    • 1934

    Correct Answer
    A. 1931
    Explanation
    The question asks for the year in which he died. The correct answer is 1931, as it matches the given options.

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  • 7. 
    What position was he in his family? - ProProfs

    What position was he in his family?

    • Seventh

    • Last

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    When did he get married? - ProProfs

    When did he get married?

    • 1875

    • 1800

    • 1871

    • 1890

    Correct Answer
    A. 1871
    Explanation
    The answer 1871 suggests that he got married in that year.

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  • 9. 
    When did Mary Edison, Thomas Edison's first wife die? - ProProfs

    When did Mary Edison, Thomas Edison's first wife die?

    • 1886

    • 1884

    • 1845

    • 1850

    Correct Answer
    A. 1884
    Explanation
    Mary Edison, Thomas Edison's first wife, died in 1884.

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  • 10. 
    How many children does he have from both of his Wives? - ProProfs

    How many children does he have from both of his Wives?

    • 7

    • 6

    • 2

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    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.

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