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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. When did Tesla begin banishing bad visions?
(a) His adult years.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His college years.
(d) His teenage years.

2. What did Tesla say about his physical age while writing this book?
(a) It was much younger than his actual age.
(b) It was right in line with his actual age.
(c) It fluctuated all the time.
(d) It was much older than his actual age.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of Tesla's uncle?

2. What did Tesla think was the main purpose of inventors?

3. What did Tesla hope to be able to control?

4. What did Tesla suffer as a child?

5. What law did Tesla deride?

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