Granville T. Woods Quiz

Where was Granville T. Woods born?

• New York City

• Cincinnati

• Washington Court House

• Columbus, Ohio

What was the name given to Granville T. Woods due to his contributions to inventions?

• Black Tesla

• Black Bell

• Black Edison

• Black Graham

In which year did Granville T. Woods file his first patent for an improved steam boiler furnace?

• 1890

• 1878

• 1901

• 1889

What was the most important invention of Granville T. Woods that allowed men to communicate by voice over telegraph wires?

• Air-brake system

• Power pick-up device

• Multiplex telegraph

• Improved steam boiler furnace

Which city did Granville T. Woods move his research operations to in 1890?

• Dayton

• Cincinnati

• New York City

• Washington Court House

What was the basis of the 'third rail' currently used by electric-powered transit systems, invented by Granville T. Woods?

• Improved steam boiler furnace

• Multiplex telegraph

• Power pick-up device

• Air-brake system

In which year did Granville T. Woods receive patents for an improved air-brake system?

• 1887

• 1901

• 1890

• 1905

Where did Granville T. Woods pass away?

• Washington Court House

• New York City

• Cincinnati

• Columbus, Ohio

How many patents did Granville T. Woods receive by the time of his death?

• 15

• 30

• 60

• 45