Question

How was Jacob Davis different from other tailors?

• A. He liked horses and camping.
• B. He used to stitch tents, vehicle covers and horse blankets.
• C. He invented overalls in Europe.
• D. He patented denim jeans alone.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

He used to stitch tents, vehicle covers and horse blankets.

Option B: As it's mentioned in the line from the passage: "Jacob W. Davis... was not an ordinary tailor. He used to stitch horse blankets, wagon covers and tents.". It justifies the statement in B, hence it's the correct option.
Option A: This line isn't mentioned in the passage, hence it's the incorrect answer.
Option C: Jacob Davis did not invent overalls in Europe, but in the United States: "It all began in the Nevada region of the United States." Hence C is incorrect.
Option D: Similarly, Jacob Davis did not patent the jeans alone: "Davis ... became partners with Levi Strauss. Together, they got the denim overalls patented...". Hence D is incorrect.