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Which US Inventor Are You Most Like?

Which US Inventor Are You Most Like?

We all know that you’re a creative genius making the world a better place - but which of these famous inventors is most like you? Take this super-smart personality quiz to find out!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated March 21st 2025

There have been some amazing American inventions - which means there are some incredible inventors, too! But which of these hard-working geniuses is most like… you? There’s only one way to find out - by taking this all-American inventor quiz! Let’s go!

1/10 A man in a raincoat

What’s your favourite thing to do on a rainy day?

2/10 A person pointing at a robot

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

3/10 New York City and the Statue of Liberty

Pick a US city:

4/10 A sandwich

What snack would you eat whilst inventing?

5/10 A scientist and test tubes

For you, inventing stuff is all about - what?

6/10 A sparking plug

What’s the most annoying thing about inventing things?

7/10 A close-up of an insect

Pick something from nature to learn from:

8/10 A dog with a maths equation background

What’s your favourite school subject?

9/10 Two people working with technology

Inventions shouldn’t just be clever. They also need to be… what?

10/10 A steam train coming out of a tunnel

Pick one of these non-American inventions:

Result: Thomas Edison

You’re most like Thomas Edison!

Edison was an inventor known for the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. He held over 1,000 patents and spent his entire life coming up with great ideas! Just like him you’re pretty old school - but you keep on going! Rather be a different inventor? Take this quiz and see who else you could be!

Result: Lonnie Johnson

You’re most like Lonnie Johnson!

Lonnie Johnson is an engineer and inventor best known for creating the Super Soaker, one of the most popular water toys ever made! Johnson is a former NASA engineer that holds over 100 patents! Just like Lonnie, you know the value of having fun - and can put some serious science into having a good time! Rather be a different inventor? Take this quiz and see who else you could be!

Result: Garrett Morgan

You’re most like Garrett Morgan!

Back in the 1800s, Garrett Morgan was a problem-solving inventor who created life-saving tools like the traffic light and an early version of the gas mask. His inventions improved safety in everyday life and emergency situations! Just like him, you play things safe and want to make the world a better place! Rather be a different inventor? Have another go at this quiz then!

Result: Madam CJ Walker

You’re most like Madam C.J. Walker!

Madam Walker was the first female self-made millionaire in the U.S., inventing tonnes of products designed for African American women. She was also a philanthropist and activist, and her success has been an inspiring example to others! Like Madam Walker, you’re also a trailblazer that’s ready to do things their own way! Rather be a different inventor? Have another go at this quiz then!