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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. 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 feel the machine as it moved.
(d) He would run water through it first.

2. What did Tesla say would weed out the strong men from the weak?
(a) Society.
(b) Addictions.
(c) Will power.
(d) Nature.

3. What practice did Tesla credit his success to?
(a) Writing.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Introspection.
(d) Praying.

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

5. Where did Tesla hope to place a large water wheel?
(a) The mill pond.
(b) The English Channel.
(c) Niagara Falls.
(d) The Great Salt Lake.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What allowed Tesla to see inherent dangers?

4. Tesla attributed his creativity to _________________.

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

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