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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tesla test the machines he invented?
(a) He would run them in his imagination.
(b) He would listen to the gears turning.
(c) He would run water through it first.
(d) He would feel the machine as it moved.

2. What smell did Tesla hate?
(a) Camphor.
(b) Cinnamon.
(c) Roses.
(d) Eucalyptus.

3. Who thought Tesla should write about his childhood?
(a) His parents.
(b) His wife.
(c) The editors.
(d) Himself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What devastated Tesla's parents when he was young?

3. In what setting did Tesla think his mother was trapped?

4. How was Tesla able to overcome his bad habit?

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

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