Jack C. Taylor Trivia Quiz: An American businessman and billionaire

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Jack Taylor was an American entrepreneur who founded the car rental company, Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Under his leadership, the company grew from a small business to one of the largest car rental companies in the world. Taylor was also known for his philanthropy and community involvement.

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How many cars did the Executive Leasing Company start with in 1957?

  • 6,000

  • 50,000

  • 7

  • 25

Which of the following statements about Taylor's legacy is true?

  • He established a family company with a family legacy.

  • He never cared about his customers or employees.

  • He was solely focused on maximizing profits.

  • None of the above.

What was Jack Taylor's profession?

  • Entrepreneur

  • Doctor

  • Actor

  • Psychologist

What was Taylor's role in the United States Navy during World War II?

  • He was a businessman.

  • He was a fighter pilot.

  • He was a delivery driver.

  • None of the above.

Which of the following statements about Enterprise's marketing strategy is true?

  • It focused on business rentals at airports.

  • It targeted people whose cars were in the shop.

  • It emphasized low prices above all else.

  • None of the above.

In what year did Taylor expand his car leasing business outside of St. Louis and change its name to Enterprise?

  • 1948

  • 1969

  • 1980

  • 2007

What is the name of the conference center being constructed in recognition of Taylor's contributions as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and entrepreneur?

  • The Jack C. Taylor Memorial Conference Center

  • The Enterprise Conference Center

  • The Annapolis Naval Institute Conference Center

  • The Jack C. Taylor Conference Center

What was the name of the car leasing business that Jack Taylor started in partnership with Arthur R. Lindburg in 1957?

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Lindburg Leasing Company

  • Executive Leasing Company

  • National Car Rental

What was Taylor's business credo?

  • Take care of your customers and employees first, and profits will follow.

  • Profit is the only thing that matters.

  • Cut costs wherever possible to maximize profits.

  • None of the above.

What was the reason behind the name change of the car leasing business to Enterprise?

  • Taylor's love for space exploration

  • The partnership with the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier

  • The desire to focus on business rentals at airports

  • None of the above

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