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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Later Endeavors.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What undermined Tesla's confidence while growing up?
(a) Caring about his self image too much.
(b) Living in the shadow of his brother.
(c) Not respecting his father.
(d) Never having enough money.

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

3. How did Tesla feel about writing about his childhood?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Eager.
(d) Annoyed.

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

5. How did Tesla's father react to his high marks at the Polytechnic School?
(a) Angry.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Excited.
(d) Surprised.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tesla say was caused by external stimuli?

2. Where did Tesla hope to place a large water wheel?

3. How old was Tesla when he graduated from The Real Gymnasium?

4. What would Tesla calculate before eating?

5. How did Tesla classify his age while writing this book?

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