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Typewriter History
Test Description: Quiz on the history of the typewriter.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Who is the inventor of the first modern typewriter?
A
Christopher Anderson
B
Christopher Michael
C
Christopher Sholes
D
Christopher Robin
2) The first typewriters had the letters placed alphabetically on the Keyboard.
A
True
B
False
3) What are your home row keys?
A
asdf jkl;
B
zxcv m,./
C
qwer uiop
D
asdfg hjkl;
4) What is a machine with keys for producing printlike characters one at a time on paper inserted around a roller.
A
typewriter
B
writing machine
C
typeset
D
adding machine
5) The modern typewriter uses the QWERTY keyboard design, how did it get its' name?
A
It is the name of the inventor of the keyboard.
B
It is the name of the city in which the keyboard was invented.
C
It is the Latin word for typewriter.
D
At the top left of the keyboard, it is the first six letters displayed.
6) Why did John Boy need a typewriter?
A
The publisher would not accept hand-written manuscripts--he had to type up his story.
B
His father needed help running his business.
C
To use as a paper weight.
D
He needed a typewriter to take to college with him.
7) What time period is the Walton's TV show set in?
A
1890's
B
1930's
C
1910's
D
1920's
8) John-Boy's _________________ encourages him to submit his story to be published.
A
mother
B
sister
C
teacher
D
grandma
9) Who did John-Boy borrow the typewriter from?
A
Mary Ellen Walton
B
Ike Godsey
C
Miss Hunter
D
The Baldwin Sisters
10) Who mistakenly sold the typewriter as junk?
A
Miss Hunter
B
Mary Ellen Walton
C
The Baldwin Sisters
D
Ike Godsey
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