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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 devastated Tesla's parents when he was young?
(a) His brother died.
(b) They were kicked out of their house.
(c) Tesla stopped inventing.
(d) His father lost his job.

2. What law did Tesla deride?
(a) Tariffs.
(b) The Stamp Tax.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Prohibition.

3. What talent did Tesla suppress at a young age?
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing.
(c) Inventing.
(d) Composing.

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

5. What did Tesla suffer as a child?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Several severe illnesses.
(c) Abuse.
(d) Mental strains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about himself does Tesla say led to his success?

2. Why did Tesla say most people lacked a certain ability?

3. What did Tesla dislike about the city of Gospic when he first moved there?

4. How did Tesla describe his mother?

5. Where did Tesla almost drown?

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