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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. How was Tesla able to overcome his bad habit?
(a) He put himself in a trance.
(b) He laughed at those who pursued those habits.
(c) He used his willpower.
(d) He locked himself away.

2. What did Tesla hope to be able to control?
(a) His body.
(b) His dreams.
(c) His mind.
(d) His country.

3. How did Tesla describe his mother?
(a) Tireless worker.
(b) Creative inventor.
(c) All of these.
(d) Domestic genius.

4. What did Tesla think was the main purpose of inventors?
(a) Pleasing God.
(b) Promoting humanity.
(c) Repairing harm.
(d) Saving lives.

5. What was the Real Gymnasium?
(a) A church.
(b) A men's club.
(c) A Preparatory School.
(d) A bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tesla say about his physical age while writing this book?

2. Tesla attributed his creativity to _________________.

3. What did Tesla suffer as a child?

4. What kind of gem did Tesla hate?

5. Tesla's father was known for ______________.

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