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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. What did Tesla dislike about the city of Gospic when he first moved there?
(a) It was too cold.
(b) It was too crowded.
(c) It was too noisy.
(d) It was too big.

2. Why did Tesla say most people lacked a certain ability?
(a) They were not intelligent enough.
(b) They were too concerned with outward happenings.
(c) They were too selfish.
(d) They were not disciplined enough.

3. Why did Tesla suppress a talent at a young age?
(a) He never succeeded.
(b) His brother died.
(c) His father was sick.
(d) Other children laughed at him.

4. What did Tesla say was caused by external stimuli?
(a) All of these.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Bright light.
(d) Strange tastes in his mouth.

5. How was Tesla punished for ruining a woman's dress?
(a) His father slapped him.
(b) He was not allwoed to go to church.
(c) All of these.
(d) He was grounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What talent did Tesla suppress at a young age?

2. What did Tesla accidentally remove from a woman's dress?

3. What was Tesla's father's occupation?

4. What did Tesla repair that made him a favorite in the town of Gospic?

5. Tesla's father was known for ______________.

(see the answer key)

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