What Do You Know About Willis Carrier?

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Willis Carrier invented the modern
- Turbine
- Gas
- Stove
- Air conditioning

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This engineer was responsible for the most important invention in history. What do you know about him, his achievements and major feats? Take this quiz.

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2.

Willis is a man who was born in
- New York
- Los Angeles
- London
- Havillah
Correct Answer

A. New York

Explanation

Willis is a man who was born in New York.

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3.

In what year was he (Willis) born?
- 1890
- 1892
- 1876
- 1888
Correct Answer

A. 1876

Explanation

Based on the given options, the correct answer is 1876. This means that Willis was born in the year 1876.

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4.

What year was the first electrical unit of his invention?
- 1900
- 1902
- 1901
- 1922
Correct Answer

A. 1902

Explanation

The correct answer is 1902. This means that the first electrical unit of his invention was created in the year 1902.

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5.

Willis Carrier died in which year year
- 1965
- 1987
- 1950
- 1990
Correct Answer

A. 1950
6.

What do you know about Willis' nationality
- American
- Italian
- German
- British
Correct Answer

A. American

Explanation

The given correct answer is "American" because Willis' nationality refers to the country he belongs to. Since the options provided include different nationalities, the correct answer is American, indicating that Willis is from the United States.

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7.

What year did he marry his wife?
- 1920
- 1914
- 1912
- 1901
Correct Answer

A. 1914

Explanation

The correct answer is 1914 because it is the only option that matches the question, which asks for the year he married his wife.

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8.

What was the name of his wife?
- Laura
- Lindsay
- Jennie
- Coco
Correct Answer

A. Jennie

Explanation

The question is asking for the name of "his" wife, without specifying who "he" refers to. Without any context, it is impossible to determine who "he" is and therefore, it is not possible to determine the correct answer.

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9.

What's the name of his son?
- Carl
- Earl
- Nikon
- Rick
Correct Answer

A. Earl

Explanation

The name of his son is Earl.

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10.

Do you know another son of his?
- Bob
- Taylor
- Vernon
- Harvey
Correct Answer

A. Vernon

Explanation

The question is asking if there is another son of someone, and the correct answer is "Vernon." This suggests that Vernon is another son of the person in question, implying that there is at least one other son besides Vernon.

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