People Who Became Words - 11

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1. A Derrick is a device used to lift weights especially in docks. Do you know after whom this is named? A French scientist An English sailor An English executioner An American explorer

2. Derringer is named after an American called Henry Deringer. But what is a derringer? A type of gun A type of dress A type of vehicle There is no such word

3. A person of refined tastes is referred to as an epicure. Do you know the origin of this word? It is named after the Greek God of banquets It is named after a French cook It is named after a Greek philosopher It is named after a Roman Emperor fond of food

4. Faunus was the Roman God of forests. I am sure you can guess which word in the English language is named after him. Answer: (One Word)

5. A Ferris wheel, also known as giant wheel is a favourite ride in most amusement parks. It is named after George Ferris, but do you know where the first wheel he designed was exhibited? London Chicago Munich Paris

6. Luigi Galvani was an Italian scientist, after whom the word galvanize is derived. Which of the following is NOT a meaning of this word? To charge with electric current A surgical procedure to burn wounds To stimulate a group of people to do something To coat by charging with electricity

7. Madame Georgette de la Plante was a French fashion designer after whom the word 'Georgette' is derived. But what does this word refer to? A colour combination A type of cloth material A type of skirt A fashion model

8. Gerrymander is a word derived from the name of a US Governor. This word refers to the process of winning elections by stuffing ballot boxes. True False

9. The Guppy is a popular type of fish. It is named after Lechmere Guppy; who was he? A fish breeder who developed this species A worker in an aquarium An explorer who named it after his daughter A civil engineer who discovered the fish

10. The Hansom cab was a popular mode of transport in the 19th century, named after its inventor. Which of the following statements about the hansom cab is correct? It was the first motorized car It was extremely expensive It needed a minimum of two horses It was a horse-drawn carriage