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Collett E. Woolman Quiz
Collett E. Woolman: The Sky-High Entrepreneur - A Soaring Quiz on His Life and Legacy
Updated: May 31, 2023
Test your knowledge of Collett E. Woolman, the visionary American entrepreneur who revolutionized air travel! Uncover the legacy of this high-flying 20th-century pioneer in just a few clicks.
Get ready to flex your Collett E. Woolman muscles! This quiz features 23 questions on everything from the basics to the most obscure facts. Can you ace it? Discover your unique strengths.
What was Collett E. Woolman's profession?
Architect
Airline Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Chef
What was the original purpose of Delta Air Lines under Woolman's leadership?
Airplane Manufacturing
Crop-dusting
Passenger Transport
Cargo Shipping
What was Collett E. Woolman's nickname among his employees?
Wooly
Bossman
C.E.W.
Captain
In which year was Collett E. Woolman born?
1880
1885
1892
1889
When did Collett E. Woolman pass away?
1972
1960
1975
1966
What insect infestation led to the creation of Delta Air Lines as a crop-dusting company?
Boll Weevil
Caterpillars
Aphids
Locusts
Which major airline did Collett E. Woolman help develop?
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
What significant era in aviation did Collett E. Woolman help Delta Air Lines transition into?
Supersonic Age
Space Age
Propeller Age
Jet Age
What was the name of the crop-dusting company that eventually became Delta Air Lines?
WeevilBusters
AeroCrop
SkyFarmers
Huff Daland Dusters
What type of crop was Delta Air Lines initially established to protect?
Corn
Wheat
Soybeans
Cotton
Where was Collett E. Woolman born?
Atlanta, Georgia
New York City, New York
Los Angeles, California
Portsmouth, Ohio
What was the original name of the company that became Delta Air Lines?
Southern Crop Dusters
Delta Crop Services
Huff Daland Dusters
Woolman Air
In which year did Collett E. Woolman acquire the assets of Huff Daland Dusters?
1932
1930
1934
1928
What was the first passenger route for Delta Air Lines under Woolman's leadership?
Atlanta To Dallas
Dallas To New Orleans
Atlanta To Birmingham
Birmingham To New Orleans
What was the first aircraft used by Delta Air Lines for passenger service?
Boeing 247
Douglas DC-3
Ford Trimotor
Travel Air S-6000-B
What was Collett E. Woolman's role in the development of the DC-3 aircraft?
Designer
Test Pilot
Salesman
Advisor
Which university did Collett E. Woolman attend?
Yale University
Harvard University
Stanford University
Ohio State University
In which year did Delta Air Lines merge with Chicago and Southern Air Lines?
1950
1953
1956
1959
What was the first international destination served by Delta Air Lines?
Havana, Cuba
Paris, France
Tokyo, Japan
London, England
What was Collett E. Woolman's position at Delta Air Lines when he passed away?
CEO
Chairman Of The Board
Chief Financial Officer
President
Which of the following organizations is Collett E. Woolman the chairperson of?
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Beechcraft
Honda Aircraft Company
In which of these businesses has Collett E. Woolman served as CEO?
US Airways Group
United Airlines
Cessna
Delta Air Lines
Could you tell when Collett E. Woolman died?
Sep 11, 1961
Sep 11, 1967
Sep 11, 1966
Sep 11, 1970
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