myTestBook.com Math Reading Science Practice Test for Grade 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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Test Topic(s): Reading, Non-Fiction

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The White House

The White House is the official home and main workplace of the President of the United States. Here are some interesting facts about the White House.
  • George Washington ordered the construction of the White House, though he never lived in it.
  • The construction of the White House started in 1792.
  • The White House was first occupied by President John Adams and his wife Abigail in 1800.
  • President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
  • There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the White House.
  • There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
  • The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.
  • The White House has a variety of facilities available to its residents, including a tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater, and bowling lane.
  • Question 1:
    When was the construction of the White House started?
    in 1890
    in 1792
    in 1992
    in 1892
    Question 2:
    Who ordered the construction of the White House?
    John Adams
    Abraham Licoln
    Theodore Roosevelt
    George Washington
    Question 3:
    Who was the first resident of the White House?
    President George Washington
    President Theodore Roosevelt
    President John Adams
    President Abraham Licoln
    Question 4:
    Who gave the White House its current name?
    President George Washington
    President John Adams
    President John Tyler
    President Theodore Roosevelt
    Question 5:
    Which of the following event happened in 1901?
    The White House got its current name.
    The construction of the White House started.
    President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into the White House.
    The construction of the White House finished.
    Question 6:
    How many rooms are there in the White House?
    232
    132
    35
    412
    Question 7:
    How many fireplaces are there in the White House?
    35
    3
    28
    18
    Question 8:
    The White House has __________ doors.
    312
    132
    255
    412
    Question 9:
    How much paint does the White House require to cover its outside surface?
    120 gallons
    300 gallons
    570 gallons
    527 gallons
    Question 10:
    How many staircases are there in the White House?
    12
    8
    3
    5

     





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