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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My First Efforts in Invention.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tesla say most people lacked a certain ability?
(a) They were not disciplined enough.
(b) They were too concerned with outward happenings.
(c) They were not intelligent enough.
(d) They were too selfish.

2. What law did Tesla deride?
(a) The Stamp Tax.
(b) Tariffs.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Prohibition.

3. What did Tesla make from wood as a boy?
(a) Mini cars.
(b) Swords.
(c) Mazes.
(d) Diagrams.

4. What allowed Tesla to see inherent dangers?
(a) His intellect.
(b) His experiene.
(c) His observation.
(d) His voices.

5. Tesla attributed his creativity to _________________.
(a) His uncle.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tesla feel about writing about his childhood?

2. What was Tesla's father's occupation?

3. What did Tesla say was just as harmful as alcohol?

4. Where did Tesla grow up?

5. How was Tesla punished for ruining a woman's dress?

(see the answer key)

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