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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 kind of gem did Tesla hate?
(a) All of these.
(b) Pearls.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Rubies.

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

3. Tesla attributed his creativity to _________________.
(a) His uncle.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Tesla test the machines he invented?

3. What did Tesla say would weed out the strong men from the weak?

4. What did Tesla make from wood as a boy?

5. What did Tesla say about his physical age while writing this book?

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