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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. Why did Tesla refrain from caffeine?
(a) It made him jittery.
(b) It was a harmful stimulant.
(c) It hurt his stomach.
(d) His father told him to.

2. What magazine asked Tesla to write?
(a) Electrical Engineers.
(b) Engineering Weekly.
(c) Electrical Experimenter.
(d) Experimental Electrics.

3. What did Tesla accidentally remove from a woman's dress?
(a) A lace trim.
(b) The hem.
(c) The train.
(d) Some jewels.

4. How was Tesla able to overcome his bad habit?
(a) He put himself in a trance.
(b) He used his willpower.
(c) He locked himself away.
(d) He laughed at those who pursued those habits.

5. What about himself does Tesla say led to his success?
(a) His parental support.
(b) All of these.
(c) His physiology.
(d) His determination.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ability did Tesla say most people lacked?

2. How did Tesla feel about writing about his childhood?

3. When did Tesla begin banishing bad visions?

4. Why did Tesla think people should have free access to addictive substances?

5. What did Tesla think inventions should improve?

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