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Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance (2015)
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  • 1. In 'Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future' by Ashlee Vance, published in 2015, the author provides an intimate and comprehensive look into the life and mind of one of the most ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs of our time. The biography traverses Musk's journey from his early life in South Africa, where his passion for technology and entrepreneurship was ignited, to his groundbreaking ventures in Silicon Valley. Vance delves into Musk's roles as the CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, exploring his relentless pursuit to revolutionize transportation on Earth and in space. The narrative captures Musk's visionary ideas, his approach to risk-taking, and the challenges he faced while trying to bring electric cars and space travel to the forefront of 21st-century technology. Through a mix of personal anecdotes, interviews with Musk himself, family, and colleagues, Vance paints a multifaceted portrait of a man driven by an unwavering desire to change the world, revealing not just his achievements, but also his struggles, doubts, and the immense pressure he faces. The biography is not only a testament to Musk's genius and determination but also an exploration of the potential and peril inherent in the pursuit of a 'fantastic future'.

    When was the biography 'Elon Musk' by Ashlee Vance published?
A) 2018
B) 2013
C) 2015
D) 2010
  • 2. Which of the following is the author of the biography 'Elon Musk'?
A) Mark Zuckerberg
B) Bill Gates
C) Ashlee Vance
D) Elon Musk
  • 3. Which company did Elon Musk found?
A) SpaceX
B) Facebook
C) Amazon
D) Apple
  • 4. What is the name of Elon Musk's electric car company?
A) Toyota
B) Ford
C) Tesla
D) Chevrolet
  • 5. In what country was Elon Musk born?
A) United States
B) Australia
C) South Africa
D) Canada
  • 6. What was the name of Elon Musk's first computer software company?
A) PayPal
B) Zip2
C) SpaceX
D) SolarCity
  • 7. Which famous technology entrepreneur was one of Elon Musk's early investors in PayPal?
A) Peter Thiel
B) Jeff Bezos
C) Larry Page
D) Steve Jobs
  • 8. What is the name of Elon Musk's tunnel construction project?
A) Subterranean Solutions
B) Underground Ventures
C) The Tunnel Corporation
D) The Boring Company
  • 9. What was the name of Elon Musk's solar power company before it merged with Tesla?
A) SunPower
B) SolarTech
C) SolarEnergy
D) SolarCity
  • 10. Which book inspired Elon Musk to think about the long-term future of humanity?
A) 1984
B) Brave New World
C) Fahrenheit 451
D) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • 11. What is the name of Elon Musk's concept for a high-speed transportation system using low-pressure tubes?
A) Speedrail
B) Supertube
C) Transverse
D) Hyperloop
  • 12. Which company did Elon Musk join and later become one of its co-founders?
A) PayPal
B) Netflix
C) Dropbox
D) Airbnb
  • 13. During which year did Elon Musk found SpaceX?
A) 1998
B) 2002
C) 2010
D) 2006
  • 14. Elon Musk proposed the concept of the Hyperloop. What is the Hyperloop?
A) A new type of smartphone
B) A high-speed transportation system
C) A sustainable energy source
D) An underground city
  • 15. What is the name of Elon Musk's AI company focused on developing human-like intelligence for machines?
A) Neuralink
B) OpenAI
C) Boston Dynamics
D) DeepMind
  • 16. What is the name of the reusable rocket developed by SpaceX?
A) Atlas V
B) Falcon 9
C) Saturn V
D) SLS
  • 17. What is the name of the electric car manufactured by Tesla?
A) i3
B) Volt
C) Model S
D) Leaf
  • 18. Which planet does Elon Musk aim to colonize with his company SpaceX?
A) Mars
B) Saturn
C) Venus
D) Jupiter
  • 19. What is the name of the massive battery factory built by Tesla in Nevada?
A) Gigafactory
B) Mega Plant
C) Energy Hub
D) Powerhouse
  • 20. What is the name of the all-electric compact SUV introduced by Tesla?
A) Model S
B) Model Y
C) Model 3
D) Model X
  • 21. Which aerospace manufacturer did SpaceX compete with to win a NASA contract to transport astronauts to the International Space Station?
A) Blue Origin
B) Lockheed Martin
C) Boeing
D) Roscosmos
  • 22. What is the name of the high-capacity passenger transport concept envisioned by Elon Musk's Boring Company?
A) Hyperloop
B) Loop
C) TransitPod
D) HighSpeed Tube
  • 23. What was the name of the founder of Tesla Motors before Elon Musk assumed leadership?
A) Robert Tesla
B) Thomas Ford
C) Martin Eberhard
D) Nikola Edison
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