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Quiz about The Life and Times of Louis Chevrolet

The Life and Times of Louis Chevrolet Quiz

How much do you know about this famous man?

A multiple-choice quiz by threecarbs. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
threecarbs

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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506

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Question 1 of 10

1. From which country did Louis Chevrolet arrive from in 1909? Hint

France

Switzerland

Belgium

He was born in the United States.

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Question 2 of 10

2. As a young man, when he decided to get into business world, Louis Chevrolet had a wonderful new idea to bring to the market. What was it? Hint

A new designing for a wine making pump

New tire design

Revolutionary aircraft engine

New automobile manufacturing process

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Question 3 of 10

3. Louis Chevrolet had a passion for the automobile. How did this passion demonstrate itself? Hint

He made reduced scale automobiles

Wrote an automobile column in his local newspaper

He was an accomplished race car driver

Invented a new braking system for cars

4. Louis Chevrolet's name was used because of his status as a well-known and likable race driver. However, he was responsible for an important aspect of the success of the marque. What was it? Hint

He raced the car in the inagural 1911 Indy 500 and finished third

He raised a million dollars in a single bond issue

He designed the engine.

As a promotional stunt, he drove the Chevrolet car from New York to Chicago

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the early years, Louis Chevrolet's project to build his own car seriously considered this city as his base to produce his automobiles? Hint

Montreal, Canada

Auburn, Indiana

Washington D.C.

Kansas City, Missouri

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Louis Chevrolet officially started in business, another famous name was directly responsible for the success of the future revered Chevrolet nameplate. Who was that individual? Hint

Henry Ford

Ray Harroun

Ransom Olds

William Durant

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Question 7 of 10

7. The famous "Bow Tie" logo first appeared on 1914 Chevrolets. The inspiration for this logo was first seen in 1908 by the founder of General Motors. Where did this inspiration for the "bow-tie" logo originate? Hint

Wallpaper design on the wall of a Paris Hotel

His father's insistance on wearing a bow tie to work

From his own well used black bow tie

The shape of a birthday cake once received from employees

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Chevrolet Motor Car Company started in November 1911 by William Durant, William Little, Edwin Cambell and Louis Chevrolet. How many cars where produced for sale to the public in their first year? Hint

None

300

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Question 9 of 10

9. Louis Chevrolet had a brother named Gaston. What was his profession? Hint

Engineer for Ford Motor Company

Movie Actor

Bus driver in Detroit

Racecar Driver

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Question 10 of 10

10. Louis Chevrolet was born on Christmas Day in 1878. When did he die? Hint

June 6th, 1941

January 2, 1948

December 25, 1950

July 4, 1954

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From which country did Louis Chevrolet arrive from in 1909?

Answer: Switzerland

Even though he was often referred to as a Frenchman, he was in fact a French speaking Swiss.

2. As a young man, when he decided to get into business world, Louis Chevrolet had a wonderful new idea to bring to the market. What was it?

Answer: A new designing for a wine making pump

Chevrolet was raised on a vineyard where his father was a successful winemaker. Louis was very familiar with the art and mechanically inclined.

3. Louis Chevrolet had a passion for the automobile. How did this passion demonstrate itself?

Answer: He was an accomplished race car driver

Before the Chevrolet nameplate was on a car, Louis Chevrolet actually drove for the Buick race team right up to 1911.

4. Louis Chevrolet's name was used because of his status as a well-known and likable race driver. However, he was responsible for an important aspect of the success of the marque. What was it?

Answer: He designed the engine.

Louis Chevrolet was famous in the early days as a racecar driver. However, having been hired by W.C. Durant, he was to design the engine for the car.

5. In the early years, Louis Chevrolet's project to build his own car seriously considered this city as his base to produce his automobiles?

Answer: Montreal, Canada

When Chevrolet first arrived from Europe, he lived in Montreal for some time. It's thought that Chevrolet found the area suitable because of the large industrial base and he could communicate in his own mother tongue--French. He opted to move to the mid-western United States as he could better pursue his racing ambitions.

6. When Louis Chevrolet officially started in business, another famous name was directly responsible for the success of the future revered Chevrolet nameplate. Who was that individual?

Answer: William Durant

William C. Durant founded General Motors in September of 1908 and was the the driving force behind the birth of the Chevrolet Motor Car Co. in late 1911. Durant established the first Chevrolet factory in Flint, Michigan. Ray Harroun won the first Indy 500 in 1911 and had nothing to do with Chevrolet cars.

Answer: Wallpaper design on the wall of a Paris Hotel

In his numerous travels, William Durant noticed the design in a Paris Hotel and was struck by its simplicity and beauty. He actually tore off a piece to bring back with him.

Answer: None

In their first two months of operations, the company only made two prototypes. Their first Chevrolet Car was called the Classic Six.

9. Louis Chevrolet had a brother named Gaston. What was his profession?

Answer: Racecar Driver

He was killed during a race in Beverly Hills, California.

10. Louis Chevrolet was born on Christmas Day in 1878. When did he die?

Answer: June 6th, 1941

He his buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Source: Author threecarbs

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