What Did You Know About Henry George

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1/10 Questions

Where was Henry George born?
- Palo Alto
- Philadelphia
- Sunnyvale
- Mountain View

About This Quiz

Henry George is an American journalist his writing became popular in the 19th century, Henry was also a political economist, his writing has inspired the economy philosophy known as Georgism, based on the fact that the people should know the value of what they produced, take this quiz on Henry George.

What Did You Know About Henry George - Quiz

2.

What age did George formal education ended?
- 12
- 18
- 14
- 16
Correct Answer

A. 14

Explanation

George's formal education ended at the age of 14.

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3.

What is the name of Henry most famous work of 1879?
- The way to Progress
- Progress and Poverty
- Poverty Rules
- Policy of Progress
Correct Answer

A. Progress and Poverty

Explanation

"Progress and Poverty" is the correct answer because it is stated as Henry's most famous work of 1879. This suggests that Henry had other works in that year, but "Progress and Poverty" stood out as his most renowned piece.

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4.

What is the name of Henry George father?
- Patrick O. George
- Anderson S. Goerge
- Peter H. George
- Richard S.H George
Correct Answer

A. Richard S.H George
5.

What is the name of George wife
- Sarah Miller Theophilus
- Annie Corsina Fox
- Mary Jane George
- Robert Grace
Correct Answer

A. Annie Corsina Fox

Explanation

The question is asking for the name of George's wife. Among the given options, "Annie Corsina Fox" is the only name that could potentially be the name of George's wife. Therefore, it is the correct answer.

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6.

Which academy did Henry's father sent him?
- Freedom Academy
- Episcopal Academy
- Bayern Academy
- Catholic Academy
Correct Answer

A. Episcopal Academy

Explanation

Henry's father sent him to Episcopal Academy.

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7.

How many children did Henry George have?
- 8
- 2
- 4
- 6
Correct Answer

A. 4

Explanation

Henry George had 4 children.

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8.

George father was a .......................?
- Pastor
- Politician
- Publisher
- Writer
Correct Answer

A. Publisher

Explanation

George's father being a publisher means that he is involved in the business of producing and distributing books, magazines, or other printed material. This suggests that George's father may be involved in the media industry, working with authors, editors, and printers to bring written content to the public.

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9.

Henry George is the .................. of ten children of his father?
- 3rd
- 4th
- 1st
- 2nd
Correct Answer

A. 2nd

Explanation

Henry George is the second of ten children of his father.

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10.

Which year did George became the managing editor of Times?
- 1867
- 1870
- 1876
- 1887
Correct Answer

A. 1867