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

2. Which of Tesla's inventions was first given support?
(a) The arc lamp.
(b) The perpetual motion machine.
(c) The induction motor.
(d) The magnetic field motor.

3. 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 breathed between the dock slats.
(d) He allowed himself to float with the waves.

4. What ability did Tesla say most people lacked?
(a) Self calming.
(b) Introspection.
(c) True prayer.
(d) Meditation.

5. How did Tesla classify his age while writing this book?
(a) Young years.
(b) Middle years.
(c) Obsequious years.
(d) Elderly years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tesla refrain from caffeine?

2. Who thought Tesla should write about his childhood?

3. What did Edison call his offer to Tesla?

4. What did Tesla want to become after going to the higher school?

5. How long did Tesla attend the higher school?

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