How well do you know Mr. Ford?

Henry Ford Tata Motors made waves when it bought the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Test your knowledge about the erstwhile owner of these brands -- Henry Ford Biz Quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape above version 6.0.1. What was the first Ford company called? a) Henry Ford Co. b) Ford Motor Co. c) Ford Cars Co.Wrong! Try again..Wrong!The correct answer is Henry Ford Co.. Henry Ford first set up the Henry Ford Co., when he managed to impress investors after winning an automobile race in 1901. However, in 1902 he withdrew from the company. The company later became Cadillac. In 1903, Ford Motor Co. was founded by Malcomson group and the Ford Model A was produced.Correct!Henry Ford first set up the Henry Ford Co., when he managed to impress investors after winning an automobile race in 1901. However, in 1902 he withdrew from the company. The company later became Cadillac. In 1903, Ford Motor Co. was founded by Malcomson group and the Ford Model A was produced.2. Henry Ford is recognised the world over as a designing and innovating genius. Which of the following is one of his patents? a) Rust-free auto parts b) Plastic-bodied vehicles c) Tinted window glassWrong! Try again..Wrong!The correct answer is Plastic-bodied vehicles.On January 13, 1942, Henry Ford patented a plastic-bodied automobile - a car 30 per cent lighter than metal cars. Correct!On January 13, 1942, Henry Ford patented a plastic-bodied automobile - a car 30 per cent lighter than metal cars. 3. What was Henry Fords first job? a) Farm hand b) Factory worker c) Mechanics apprenticeWrong! Try again..Wrong!The correct answer is Mechanics apprentice.Much against his fathers wishes, Henry Ford left his farm and went to Detroit. There he found work as a mechanics apprentice, at Edison Illuminating Company. He was only 16 years old then. Rising steadily, he later became chief engineer at the company. Thomas A. Edison had been Fords idol for years.Correct!Much against his fathers wishes, Henry Ford left his farm and went to Detroit. There he found work as a mechanics apprentice, at Edison Illuminating Company. He was only 16 years old then. Rising steadily, he later became chief engineer at the company. Thomas A. Edison had been Fords idol for years.4. What nickname did Henry Ford earn for himself from his neighbours? a) Wonder Boy b) Crazy Henry c) GeniusWrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is Crazy Henry.Right from childhood, Ford had the aptitude for inventing. After work every day and during weekends, he would work on this automobile in a shed behind the family home. He was so obsessed with the idea of making a car that his neighbours nicknamed him Crazy Henry. However, on June 4, 1896, at 2 a.m. Crazy Henry emerged from his shed with his automobile.Correct!Right from childhood, Ford had the aptitude for inventing. After work every day and during weekends, he would work on this automobile in a shed behind the family home. He was so obsessed with the idea of making a car that his neighbours nicknamed him Crazy Henry. However, on June 4, 1896, at 2 a.m. Crazy Henry emerged from his shed with his automobile.5. Which of the following is not a Ford brand? a) Aston Martin b) Volvo c) MercuryWrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is Aston Martin.Aston Martin is no longer a Ford brand. It was part of Fords Premier Automative Group but was sold off due to persistant losses. Ford cars include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Volvo. It recently sold its Jaguar and Land Rover brands to Tata Motors for $ 2.3 billion.Correct!Aston Martin is no longer a Ford brand. It was part of Fords Premier Automative Group but was sold off due to persistant losses. Ford cars include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Volvo. It recently sold its Jaguar and Land Rover brands to Tata Motors for $ 2.3 billion.Click here for More QuizzesTell us what you think of this Quiz Compiled by: Kanishka Ramchandani