Garrett Morgan's Life and Inventions Quiz

Who is the author of the book 'Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal'?

• Garrett Morgan

• R Gregory Christie

• Hillary Banks

• Karen Parsons

What was Garrett Morgan's family decision regarding his education?

• To send him to a tutor in the city

• To teach him farming

• To keep him at home

• To enroll him in a local school

What job did Garrett Morgan find in the city?

• Baker

• Sewing machine repair

• Carpenter

• Traffic officer

What inspired Garrett Morgan to invent the traffic signal?

• A dream he had

• A book he read

• A conversation with his father

• Witnessing a near accident

What was the shape of Garrett Morgan's traffic signal?

• Rectangular

• Square

• T-shaped

• Circular

What was the primary purpose of Garrett Morgan's traffic signal invention?

• To enhance road aesthetics

• To reduce noise pollution

• To manage traffic safely

• To improve vehicle speed

What was Garrett Morgan's approach to his inventions?

• He followed trends

• He focused on fame and wealth

• He aimed to help others

• He wanted to compete with others

What was one of Garrett Morgan's other notable inventions?

• The light bulb

• The gas mask

• The telephone

• The airplane

What challenge did Garrett Morgan face in his career?

• Health issues

• No support from family

• Tremendous racism

• Lack of resources

What was the author's intention in writing the book?

• To promote a new film

• To teach about traffic rules

• To highlight African American inventors

• To entertain children