MCQs:

1. Who perfected the power-driven cylindrical press in the mid-19th century?

   – A) Johannes Gutenberg

   – B) Richard M. Hoe

   – C) James Watt

   – D) Thomas Edison

2. What was the printing capacity of the power-driven cylindrical press?

   – A) 500 sheets per hour

   – B) 2,000 sheets per hour

   – C) 8,000 sheets per hour

   – D) 15,000 sheets per hour

3. What printing technology was developed in the late 19th century that allowed multi-color printing?

   – A) Laser printing

   – B) Offset press

   – C) Inkjet printer

   – D) Digital press

4. What innovation was introduced in the 1920s to make books more affordable during the Great Depression?

   – A) Hardcovers

   – B) E-books

   – C) Cheap paperback editions

   – D) Audiobooks

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) Richard M. Hoe – He perfected the power-driven cylindrical press, which revolutionized newspaper printing.

2. C) 8,000 sheets per hour – The cylindrical press could print 8,000 sheets per hour, increasing efficiency significantly.

3. B) Offset press – Developed in the late 19th century, it allowed printing up to six colors at once.

4. C) Cheap paperback editions – Introduced during the Great Depression, they made books more accessible to the public.