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William Perrett Mead

engineer

Born
December 7, 1889
Died
August 5, 1980
Age
90 years

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William Perrett Mead (7 December 1889 – 5 August 1980) was a New Zealand engineer, skier, tramper, ranger and writer. He was born in Scarrotts Station, Northland, New Zealand on 7 December 1889.

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  1. 1.What literary role was attributed to William Perrett Mead?

    • A.Playwright
    • B.Writercorrect
    • C.Poet
    • D.Journalist

    William Perrett Mead is listed as a writer.

    Source: biography introduction

  2. 2.What professional title did William Perrett Mead hold in addition to engineer and skier?

    • A.Carpenter
    • B.Blacksmith
    • C.Rangercorrect
    • D.Baker

    William Perrett Mead was a New Zealand engineer, skier, tramper, ranger and writer.

    Source: biography introduction

  3. 3.Where was William Perrett Mead's birthplace specifically situated?

    • A.Mount Cook
    • B.Lake Taupo
    • C.Auckland Harbour
    • D.Scarrotts Stationcorrect

    The text confirms William Perrett Mead was born at Scarrotts Station.

    Source: biography introduction

  4. 4.What is the birth country of William Perrett Mead?

    • A.New Zealandcorrect
    • B.Australia
    • C.Canada
    • D.United Kingdom

    William Perrett Mead was a New Zealand engineer.

    Source: biography introduction

  5. 5.What title describes William Perrett Mead's connection to wilderness land management?

    • A.Surveyor
    • B.Architect
    • C.Farmer
    • D.Rangercorrect

    The text explicitly lists ranger as one of William Perrett Mead's professions.

    Source: biography introduction

  6. 6.Which month saw the birth of William Perrett Mead?

    • A.Decembercorrect
    • B.January
    • C.August
    • D.July

    William Perrett Mead was born on 7 December 1889.

    Source: biography introduction

  7. 7.Which month saw the death of William Perrett Mead?

    • A.December
    • B.October
    • C.September
    • D.Augustcorrect

    William Perrett Mead died on 5 August 1980.

    Source: biography introduction

  8. 8.In what location was William Perrett Mead born?

    • A.Wellington
    • B.Auckland City
    • C.Scarrotts Stationcorrect
    • D.Christchurch

    William Perrett Mead was born in Scarrotts Station, Northland, New Zealand on 7 December 1889.

    Source: biography introduction

  9. 9.What was the date of birth for William Perrett Mead?

    • A.5 August 1980
    • B.12 January 1890
    • C.7 December 1889correct
    • D.22 November 1888

    William Perrett Mead was born on 7 December 1889.

    Source: biography introduction

  10. 10.What was the date of death for William Perrett Mead?

    • A.7 December 1889
    • B.15 September 1975
    • C.10 June 1982
    • D.5 August 1980correct

    William Perrett Mead died on 5 August 1980.

    Source: biography introduction

  11. 11.Which of these professions was held by William Perrett Mead?

    • A.Doctor
    • B.Architect
    • C.Lawyer
    • D.Engineercorrect

    William Perrett Mead was a New Zealand engineer.

    Source: biography introduction

  12. 12.Besides being an engineer, what other role did William Perrett Mead have?

    • A.Skiercorrect
    • B.Farmer
    • C.Teacher
    • D.Politician

    William Perrett Mead was known as a New Zealand engineer and skier.

    Source: biography introduction

  13. 13.In what region of New Zealand was Scarrotts Station located?

    • A.Waikato
    • B.Northlandcorrect
    • C.Southland
    • D.Otago

    William Perrett Mead was born in Scarrotts Station, Northland, New Zealand.

    Source: biography introduction

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