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Wow! What an Impressive Resume! Quiz

A store manager puts an advertisement in the newspaper for a new job. Surprisingly, ten famous historical figures apply! Eager to impress, they mention their most famous achievements in their resume. Can you guess which resume belongs to which person?

A multiple-choice quiz by Daaanieeel. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Daaanieeel

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,207

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. A store manager enters his office to see a pile of resumes on his desk. "Ah! These must be in response to the advertisement I put in the newspaper!" He says to himself.
Picking up a resume, he reads the first line closely. "Wow!" he says, "Who'd believe this French chemist and microbiologist would apply for a job like this!"
Then he reads the rest out loud to himself. "Hmm... 'I invented the germ theory of disease.' Wow, that could be helpful, he'd make sure all the employers wash their hands! 'I created the first ever vaccines for rabies and anthrax and I invented a method for stopping milk, wine, beer and other liquids from going sour over time.' Oh! I knew that!"
The manager sits back and whistles. "Wow! What an impressive resume!" He says, "He would be a perfect worker for us!"
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Charles Chamberland

Louis Pasteur

Am�d�e Borrel

Antoine Lavoisier

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Question 2 of 10

2. Picking up this resume, the manager reads the name. "Ah! The Venezuelan military and political leader!" He exclaims.
He then reads the rest of the resume. "Hmm... 'I'm responsible for the independence of the countries Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Colombia.' A man of influence, I like it! 'I was the president of Gran Colombia (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama) for four months and 17 days. I fought in the Spanish American wars of independence of 1808-1829.' A president? He obviously has good leadership skills."
The manager sits back and nods his head. "Wow! What an impressive resume! He's got lots of potential."
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Simon Bolivar

Santiago Marino

Marcos Perez Jimenez

Rafael Urdaneta

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Question 3 of 10

3. This resume gives the manager a bit of a surprise. "Ah! The Norwegian explorer!" He says after reading the title.
He then reads the rest. "Okay then... 'I was the leader of the first successful Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole after a famous race with another explorer. I also led the first expedition who successfully traversed the Northwest Passage of Canada, located between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.' Wow, What an impressive resume! He has plenty of experience and leadership qualities under his belt. He would be a great worker with us."
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Roald Amundsen

Ernest Shackleton

Robert Falcon Scott

Douglas Mawson

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Question 4 of 10

4. The manager reads the name on this resume, and nods. "The German-American inventor and engineer!" He says.
Then he reads the rest of the resume. "Let's see then... 'I'm responsible for such inventions as the ceiling fan, the electric sewing machine and the electric motor. I also made several important changes to Thomas Edison's light bulb, many of which are still used in modern light bulbs.' Well, he obviously has some creative flare and good problem solving skills if he invented those!"
He then sits back, and thinks out loud. "Wow! What an impressive resume! He is the perfect man for the job!"
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Philip Diehl

Wernher Von Braun

Emile Berliner

Karl Benz

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Question 5 of 10

5. Reaching for this resume, the manager is happy to see the name of a female applicant. "The world famous British author!" he exclaims, "I've read some of her novels myself."
So he reads the resume. "Well then, let's see... 'I'm famous for my crime novels, such as "Murder on the Orient Express", "The ABC Murders" and "Death on the Nile". I also wrote some novels under the pen name Mary Westmacott.' A creative genius! She could definitely come up with some excellent ideas."
He smiles to himself. "Wow! What an impressive resume! It'd be an honour to have her working with us."
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Agatha Christie

Ruth Rendell

Beatrix Potter

Catherine Aird

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Question 6 of 10

6. The manager picks up this resume and reads the name. "Aha! The Norwegian painter," he says.
He reads the rest of the resume. "Well then... 'I'm most known for my painting known as "The Scream", which communicates anxiety and anguish. I am also known for paintings such as "Death in the Sickroom", "The Dead Mother" and "The Dance of Life"'. Well, he certainly is creative!"
He then thinks to himself, "Wow! What an impressive resume! I'd love to have him on board."
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Edvard Munch

Christian Christensen

Olaf Nordhagen

Henrik Hagtvedt

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Question 7 of 10

7. As the manager picks up this resume, he notices another female name. "Well, if it isn't the American pilot and author!"
He then reads on out loud. "So... 'I was the first woman to receive a USA Distinguished Flying Cross. I was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean solo. I also wrote many bestselling books all about my travels and experiences as a pilot.' She's certainly a woman of inspiration!"
He then says out loud, "Wow! What an impressive resume! She would be an absolute pleasure to have working for us!"
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Amelia Earhart

Deanie Parish

Elizabeth L. Gardner

Shirley Slade

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Question 8 of 10

8. As the manager picks up this resume, he exclaims, "Hey, it's the Australian ophthalmologist!"
He then reads the resume out loud to himself. "Well, let's see then... 'I am responsible for restoring eye sight to thousands of people all over the world, in fact an estimated 1 million people around the world can see because of my work. I received many awards and honours because of my work, such as a Human Rights Medal, Australian of the Year and the 1991 Australian Humanist of the Year. On the 7th of July 2010, a new Australian $1 coin was released in honour of me.' Wow, what a great man!"
He thinks for a while, before smiling to himself. "Wow! What an impressive resume! I think he would be perfect for the job!"
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Marcus Clarke

Fred Hollows

Victor Chang

John Flynn

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Question 9 of 10

9. As he picks up this resume, the manager says, "Well, if it isn't the ancient Roman general and Roman Republic statesman!"
He then reads on. "So then, let's see... 'I defeated Hannibal in the final battle of the Second Punic War. I was also the first Roman general to extend Roman rule to places outside Italy and the closely surrounding islands.' A fine leader, no doubt about that!"
He then sits back and scratches his head thoughtfully, before saying, "Wow! What an impressive resume! I believe he is a perfect match for the job!"
Who did this resume belong to? Hint

Scipio Africanus

Lucilius Bassus

Julius Caesar

Titus Vinius

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Question 10 of 10

10. The manager picks up this resume and exclaims, "Well, what do you know, it's the 33rd president of the United States!"
He then reads on. "Okay then... 'I started my career as a major in World War One, before becoming vice president for Franklin D. Roosevelt, and then the 33rd president of the United States. I decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War Two, effectively ending the war. I also came up with the a key Cold War strategy, the "containment" strategy.' Another one with leadership skills!"
He then sits back, thinking of the facts he read, before saying, "Wow! What and impressive resume! I would love to have him working for us!"
Who does this resume belong to? Hint

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Alben W. Barkley

John F. Kennedy

Harry S. Truman

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A store manager enters his office to see a pile of resumes on his desk. "Ah! These must be in response to the advertisement I put in the newspaper!" He says to himself. Picking up a resume, he reads the first line closely. "Wow!" he says, "Who'd believe this French chemist and microbiologist would apply for a job like this!" Then he reads the rest out loud to himself. "Hmm... 'I invented the germ theory of disease.' Wow, that could be helpful, he'd make sure all the employers wash their hands! 'I created the first ever vaccines for rabies and anthrax and I invented a method for stopping milk, wine, beer and other liquids from going sour over time.' Oh! I knew that!" The manager sits back and whistles. "Wow! What an impressive resume!" He says, "He would be a perfect worker for us!" Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Louis Pasteur

Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist born on the 27th of December 1822 in Dole, France. He is best known for creating a process called "pasteurization", which prevents liquids such as milk, beer and wine from going sour over time. This method is still used today.

He is also well known for creating the first vaccines for the diseases rabies and anthrax and, together with others, for creating the "germ theory of disease" - the theory that diseases aren't caused spontaneously but because of tiny micro-organisms. Louis Pasteur passed away the 28th of September 1895.

2. Picking up this resume, the manager reads the name. "Ah! The Venezuelan military and political leader!" He exclaims. He then reads the rest of the resume. "Hmm... 'I'm responsible for the independence of the countries Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Colombia.' A man of influence, I like it! 'I was the president of Gran Colombia (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama) for four months and 17 days. I fought in the Spanish American wars of independence of 1808-1829.' A president? He obviously has good leadership skills." The manager sits back and nods his head. "Wow! What an impressive resume! He's got lots of potential." Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Simon Bolivar

Nicknamed "El Libertador" ("The Liberator"), Simon Bolivar was a military and political leader born in Caracas, Venezuela on the 24th of July 1783. Many consider him to be one of the most important figures in Latin American history and the country Bolivia is named after him.

He led the Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Colombia to independence. He passed away on the 17th of December 1830 after a long battle with tuberculosis.

3. This resume gives the manager a bit of a surprise. "Ah! The Norwegian explorer!" He says after reading the title. He then reads the rest. "Okay then... 'I was the leader of the first successful Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole after a famous race with another explorer. I also led the first expedition who successfully traversed the Northwest Passage of Canada, located between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.' Wow, What an impressive resume! He has plenty of experience and leadership qualities under his belt. He would be a great worker with us." Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Roald Amundsen

Roald Amundsen was a polar region explorer, born on the 16th of July 1872. He is famous for leading the first successful expedition to the South Pole. Robert Falcon Scott set off for the South Pole at the same time, and the two had a race to see who would reach the South Pole first.

He was also the leader of the first expedition to successfully traverse the Northwest Passage of Canada. He mysteriously disappeared during a rescue mission on the 18th of June 1928.

4. The manager reads the name on this resume, and nods. "The German-American inventor and engineer!" He says. Then he reads the rest of the resume. "Let's see then... 'I'm responsible for such inventions as the ceiling fan, the electric sewing machine and the electric motor. I also made several important changes to Thomas Edison's light bulb, many of which are still used in modern light bulbs.' Well, he obviously has some creative flare and good problem solving skills if he invented those!" He then sits back, and thinks out loud. "Wow! What an impressive resume! He is the perfect man for the job!" Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Philip Diehl

Philip Diehl was a German-American inventor and engineer born on the 29th of January 1847. His most famous inventions were the electric sewing machine, the ceiling fan and the electric motor. He also made many changes to the light bulb, such as making a lamp with no lead-in wires, making electric incandescent lamps and creating the first electric lighting system.

He passed away on the 7th of April 1913 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

5. Reaching for this resume, the manager is happy to see the name of a female applicant. "The world famous British author!" he exclaims, "I've read some of her novels myself." So he reads the resume. "Well then, let's see... 'I'm famous for my crime novels, such as "Murder on the Orient Express", "The ABC Murders" and "Death on the Nile". I also wrote some novels under the pen name Mary Westmacott.' A creative genius! She could definitely come up with some excellent ideas." He smiles to himself. "Wow! What an impressive resume! It'd be an honour to have her working with us." Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie was a British writer of crime fiction, short stories and plays born on the 15th of September 1890. She wrote many famous novels, many of which have been adapted as movies or television programs. After she went missing for a short time, she wrote many novels under the pen name Mary Westmacott, such as "Absent in the Spring", "Unfinished Portrait" and "Giant's Bread".

She passed away on the 12 of January 1976.

6. The manager picks up this resume and reads the name. "Aha! The Norwegian painter," he says. He reads the rest of the resume. "Well then... 'I'm most known for my painting known as "The Scream", which communicates anxiety and anguish. I am also known for paintings such as "Death in the Sickroom", "The Dead Mother" and "The Dance of Life"'. Well, he certainly is creative!" He then thinks to himself, "Wow! What an impressive resume! I'd love to have him on board." Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter born on the 12th of December 1863. He was known for incorporating many themes in to his work, especially in his series titled "Frieze of Life - A Poem about Life, Love and Death". Many of Munch's works have been stolen from art galleries all over the world, most notably on the 12th of February 1994, when the Art Gallery in Lillehammer, Norway was broken in to and its version of "The Scream" was stolen, as well as on the 22nd of August 2004, when "The Scream" and "Madonna" were stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. Both times the paintings were recovered. Munch passed away on the 23rd of January 1944.

7. As the manager picks up this resume, he notices another female name. "Well, if it isn't the American pilot and author!" He then reads on out loud. "So... 'I was the first woman to receive a USA Distinguished Flying Cross. I was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean solo. I also wrote many bestselling books all about my travels and experiences as a pilot.' She's certainly a woman of inspiration!" He then says out loud, "Wow! What an impressive resume! She would be an absolute pleasure to have working for us!" Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earheart was an American pilot and author born on the 24th of July 1897. She set many records as a pilot, including the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean solo, the first woman to fly non-stop, coast to coast across the USA solo, and the first woman to receive a USA Distinguished Flying Cross medal, among many others.

She was also a very important figure in the Equal Rights Movement and a member of the National Woman's Party. The three novels she wrote were titled "24 Hrs., 40 Min.", "The Fun of It" and "Last Flight".

She disappeared on the 2nd of July 1937 during an attempt to fly round the world.

8. As the manager picks up this resume, he exclaims, "Hey, it's the Australian ophthalmologist!" He then reads the resume out loud to himself. "Well, let's see then... 'I am responsible for restoring eye sight to thousands of people all over the world, in fact an estimated 1 million people around the world can see because of my work. I received many awards and honours because of my work, such as a Human Rights Medal, Australian of the Year and the 1991 Australian Humanist of the Year. On the 7th of July 2010, a new Australian $1 coin was released in honour of me.' Wow, what a great man!" He thinks for a while, before smiling to himself. "Wow! What an impressive resume! I think he would be perfect for the job!" Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Fred Hollows

Fred Hollows was an Australian ophthalmologist born on the 9th of April 1929. He was responsible for finding a cure for many eye diseases and the restored eyesight of thousands of people worldwide, especially aboriginal Australians. The Fred Hollows Foundation was set up shortly after he died.

They continue his work by treating eye diseases and blindness in places such as the Pacific, South and South East Asia and Africa, as well as in some places in Australia. Fred Hollows passed away from kidney cancer on the 10th of February 1993.

9. As he picks up this resume, the manager says, "Well, if it isn't the ancient Roman general and Roman Republic statesman!" He then reads on. "So then, let's see... 'I defeated Hannibal in the final battle of the Second Punic War. I was also the first Roman general to extend Roman rule to places outside Italy and the closely surrounding islands.' A fine leader, no doubt about that!" He then sits back and scratches his head thoughtfully, before saying, "Wow! What an impressive resume! I believe he is a perfect match for the job!" Who did this resume belong to?

Answer: Scipio Africanus

Scipio Africanus, also known as Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus or Scipio the Elder, was an ancient Roman general and Roman statesman born in 236 BC. He was most famous for defeating Hannibal in the final battle of the Second Punic war at Zama. This earned him the agnomen "Africanus".

He was a very good tactician and a fine leader. He also had a successful career as a Roman Republic statesman. He died in 186 BC.

10. The manager picks up this resume and exclaims, "Well, what do you know, it's the 33rd president of the United States!" He then reads on. "Okay then... 'I started my career as a major in World War One, before becoming vice president for Franklin D. Roosevelt, and then the 33rd president of the United States. I decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War Two, effectively ending the war. I also came up with the a key Cold War strategy, the "containment" strategy.' Another one with leadership skills!" He then sits back, thinking of the facts he read, before saying, "Wow! What and impressive resume! I would love to have him working for us!" Who does this resume belong to?

Answer: Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States, born on the 8th of May 1884. He was the man who ordered the use of nuclear weapons against Japan, which effectively won World War Two, as well as coming up with the strategy which won the Cold War.

He was first the 34th vice president, working with Franklin D. Roosevelt, and also a major in World War One. He became president after Roosevelt passed away on the 12th of April 1945. Truman passed away on the 26th of December 1972.

Source: Author Daaanieeel

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