William Perrett Mead
engineer
- December 7, 1889
- August 5, 1980
- 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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Trivia & Knowledge· 13 questions
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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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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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