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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.
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| When was the construction of the White House started? | |
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| A. | in 1890 | B. | in 1792 | |
| C. | in 1992 | D. | in 1892 | |
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| Who ordered the construction of the White House? | |
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| A. | John Adams | B. | Abraham Licoln | |
| C. | Theodore Roosevelt | D. | George Washington | |
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| Who was the first resident of the White House? | |
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| A. | President George Washington | B. | President Theodore Roosevelt | |
| C. | President John Adams | D. | President Abraham Licoln | |
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| Who gave the White House its current name? | |
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| A. | President George Washington | B. | President John Adams | |
| C. | President John Tyler | D. | President Theodore Roosevelt | |
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| Which of the following event happened in 1901? | |
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| A. | The White House got its current name. | B. | The construction of the White House started. | |
| C. | President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into the White House. | D. | The construction of the White House finished. | |
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| How many rooms are there in the White House? | |
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| A. | 232 | B. | 132 | |
| C. | 35 | D. | 412 | |
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| How many fireplaces are there in the White House? | |
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| A. | 35 | B. | 3 | |
| C. | 28 | D. | 18 | |
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| The White House has __________ doors. | |
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| A. | 312 | B. | 132 | |
| C. | 255 | D. | 412 | |
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| How much paint does the White House require to cover its outside surface? | |
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| A. | 120 gallons | B. | 300 gallons | |
| C. | 570 gallons | D. | 527 gallons | |
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| How many staircases are there in the White House? | |
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| A. | 12 | B. | 8 | |
| C. | 3 | D. | 5 | |
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