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The Lego History

Quiz by Connie Fournier

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  • Q1
    Lego comes from a Danish word. What does it mean in English?
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    Quality
    Bricks
    Fun
    Play well
    300s
  • Q2
    Who is the founder of the Lego Company?
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    Ole and his wife
    Godtfred
    Ole's four sons
    Ole Christiansen
    300s
  • Q3
    Ole had to close his first workshop because of a recession.
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    False
    True
    300s
  • Q4
    What sad events forced Ole to build his first wooden toy?
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    He was too old and very sick.
    Closing his workshop and the death of his wife.
    The death of his wife and the responsibilty for his sons.
    300s
  • Q5
    What was the first toy Ole made?
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    A wooden train
    A plastic brick
    Wooden blocks
    A wooden duck
    300s
  • Q6
    How did the visit of this business man change Ole's future?
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    He ordered many toys to sell but filed for bankcruptcy forcing Ole to sell his toys himself.
    He was impressed by Ole's toys and put in a good word for Ole.
    He set Ole's workshop on fire.
    300s
  • Q7
    Godtfred starts helping his dad with the company.
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    True
    False
    300s
  • Q8
    Ole had many qualities. Which one allowed him to make his business grow?
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    He liked to talk about how good his toys were.
    He had an eye for quality.
    He was a goos salesman.
    300s
  • Q9
    Ole experienced two fires: his first and second workshop.
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    False
    True
    300s
  • Q10
    In 1954, Godtfred went on a business trip and met another businessman. How did this discussion become important to the future of the Lego Company?
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    This is where Godtfred gets the idea to put a system into the Lego toys.
    The man bought a lot of toys to sell at his shopping mall.
    300s
  • Q11
    The first Lego bricks appreared as we know them today in 1954.
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    True
    False
    300s
  • Q12
    Godtfred became a great businessman. What qualities did he get from his dad?
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    Never giving up.
    Being a good salesman.
    300s
  • Q13
    Why did Godtfred want to build an airport?
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    He wanted to travel to LegoLand.
    It would be easier to sell his toys to the whole world.
    He wanted to go on more business trips.
    300s
  • Q14
    Why did Godtfred build LEGOLAND?
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    He needed a bigger place to display the Lego models.
    He wanted an amusement park for his kids to play in.
    To make more money.
    300s
  • Q15
    LEGOLAND is in Denmark.
    True
    False
    300s

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