BIOGRAPHY TEXT

Where was Thomas Edison born?

• New York, USA

• Milan, Italy

• Milan, Ohio

• Menlo Park, New Jersey

What was Edison’s first major invention?

• Electric light bulb

• Phonograph

• Motion picture camera

• Telegraph

In what year did Edison develop a long-lasting incandescent bulb?

• a) 1847

• b) 1877

• c) 1879

• d) 1931

What nickname was Edison given?

• a) The Genius of Ohio

• b) The Scientist of Light

• c) The Wizard of Menlo Park

• d) The Father of Electricity

What is the meaning of the word "crucial" in the sentence: Edison played a crucial role in shaping modern technology?

• a) Unimportant

• b) Necessary

• c) Simple

• d) Optional

How many patents did Edison obtain throughout his career?

• a) Over 100

• b) Over 500

• c) Over 1,000

• d) Over 10,000

What was the purpose of Edison’s phonograph?

• a) To record and play back sound

• b) To send messages through wires

• c) To light up homes

• d) To take photographs

What industry did Edison’s motion picture camera influence the most?

• a) Energy

• b) Entertainment

• c) Communication

• d) Transportation

What does the word "revolutionized" mean in the sentence: Edison developed a long-lasting incandescent bulb, which revolutionized lighting?

• a) Slightly changed

• b) Made worse

• c) Dramatically improved

• d) Replaced with something worse

Which of the following inventions was NOT mentioned in the passage?

• a) The carbon microphone

• b) The electric train

• c) The motion picture camera

• d) Improvements to the telegraph