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Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tesla get good at his best subject at The Real Gymnasium?
(a) He read novels about historical men.
(b) He memorized the text book.
(c) He pictured complex problems in his head.
(d) He wrote a lot as a child.

2. What did Tesla think inventions should improve?
(a) Convenience.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Safety.
(d) All of these.

3. What did Tesla say inspired his earlier inventions?
(a) Old paintings.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Existing devices.
(d) Lectures from his father.

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

5. What did Tesla do at night while at the Polytechnic School?
(a) Studied.
(b) Dreamed.
(c) Partied.
(d) Wrote letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Tesla almost drown?

2. What did Tesla say all of his inventions were in essence?

3. What law did Tesla deride?

4. What did Tesla say would cure him while he was sick at the higher school?

5. What did Tesla's father want him to become after going to the higher school?

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