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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 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.

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

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

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

5. Where did Tesla almost drown?
(a) In a swimming pool.
(b) By a dock.
(c) At the ocean.
(d) In a river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What magazine asked Tesla to write?

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

3. What was Tesla asked to write about?

4. Why did Tesla suppress a talent at a young age?

5. What kind of gem did Tesla hate?

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