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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Discovery of the Tesla Coil and Transformer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of gem did Tesla hate?
(a) Rubies.
(b) All of these.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Pearls.

2. What did Tesla describe getting permission to install?
(a) A window.
(b) A doorknob.
(c) A door bell.
(d) A light fixture.

3. What famous author did Tesla get to meet as an adult?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) Louisa May Alcott.
(c) Jane Austen.
(d) Charles Dickens.

4. How did Tesla save himself when he almost drowned?
(a) He used the air bubbles in his pockets.
(b) He followed the directions of his voices.
(c) He allowed himself to float with the waves.
(d) He breathed between the dock slats.

5. Why did Tesla think people should have free access to addictive substances?
(a) To save time.
(b) To see who the strong are.
(c) To avoid riots.
(d) To foster creativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What devastated Tesla's parents when he was young?

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

3. What did Tesla get bogged down by while trying to create a great invention?

4. What did Tesla think inventions should improve?

5. What did Tesla think delayed his development?

(see the answer key)

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