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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 compare the human mind to?
(a) A computer.
(b) A machine.
(c) An electrical current.
(d) A bowl of water.

2. What was the Real Gymnasium?
(a) A men's club.
(b) A bar.
(c) A Preparatory School.
(d) A church.

3. What did Tesla hope to be able to control?
(a) His dreams.
(b) His body.
(c) His mind.
(d) His country.

4. What did Tesla do to avoid his distractions as a child?
(a) Wore ear muffs.
(b) Made special glasses.
(c) Made up new images.
(d) Drew patterns that he saw.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ability did Tesla say most people lacked?

2. What distracted Tesla as a child?

3. What did Tesla say was caused by external stimuli?

4. Who thought Tesla should write about his childhood?

5. What magazine asked Tesla to write?

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