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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. Tesla's father was known for ______________.
(a) His kindness to strangers.
(b) His amazing memory.
(c) His astounding lectures.
(d) His hard work ethic.

2. What was Tesla asked to write about?
(a) All of these.
(b) His education.
(c) His family.
(d) His inventions.

3. What was Tesla's father's occupation?
(a) Ship captain.
(b) Professor.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Factory worker.

4. What kind of skills does Tesla say he learned from his father?
(a) Creative skills.
(b) Mental skills.
(c) Productive skills.
(d) Practical skills.

5. Who at the magazine asked Tesla to write?
(a) The editors.
(b) The owner.
(c) The reporters.
(d) The typesetter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tesla suppress a talent at a young age?

2. What ability did Tesla say most people lacked?

3. What did Tesla do to avoid his distractions as a child?

4. What was the Real Gymnasium?

5. What smell did Tesla hate?

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