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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Early Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tesla's father was known for ______________.
(a) His amazing memory.
(b) His kindness to strangers.
(c) His astounding lectures.
(d) His hard work ethic.

3. How did Tesla's father make him use his mind as a child?
(a) He would drill him in tests.
(b) He would let him sit in on his lectures.
(c) He would give him problems to solve.
(d) He would leave him alone to finish large tasks.

4. What was Tesla's father's occupation?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Professor.
(c) Factory worker.
(d) Ship captain.

5. What did Tesla think delayed his development?
(a) His lack of nutrition.
(b) His poor education.
(c) His need for approval.
(d) His lack of confidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tesla construct in his mind as a child?

2. What did Tesla compare the human mind to?

3. What kind of skills does Tesla say he learned from his father?

4. What magazine asked Tesla to write?

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

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