Henry Ford and the Evolution of Transportation

What was the main reason Henry Ford convinced Thomas Edison about the future of gasoline-powered vehicles?

• Gasoline engines required less maintenance.

• Gasoline engines were cheaper to produce.

• Gasoline engines were more efficient in cold weather.

• Gasoline engines were quieter than electric engines.

What aspect of farm life did young Henry Ford particularly dislike?

• The lack of modern machinery.

• The repetitive and physically taxing work.

• The isolation from city life.

• The unpredictability of weather.

What motivated Henry Ford to move to Detroit at the age of 16?

• The opportunity to attend a prestigious engineering school.

• A job offer from a major engineering firm.

• A desire to escape farm life.

• A family obligation to support his relatives.

How did Henry Ford's wife, Clara, support his engineering pursuits?

• By managing his business affairs.

• By introducing him to influential people.

• By financially supporting his experiments.

• By assisting him with his experiments.

What was a significant challenge Ford faced during his first drive of the quadricycle?

• The vehicle was too large to fit through the shed door.

• The engine failed to start.

• The steering mechanism was faulty.

• The tires were not properly inflated.