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

2. What kind of skills does Tesla say he learned from his father?
(a) Practical skills.
(b) Creative skills.
(c) Productive skills.
(d) Mental skills.

3. Why did Tesla say most people lacked a certain ability?
(a) They were not disciplined enough.
(b) They were too concerned with outward happenings.
(c) They were too selfish.
(d) They were not intelligent enough.

4. Which of these did Tesla refrain from drinking?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Water.
(c) Carbonation.
(d) Fresh juices.

5. How did Tesla classify his age while writing this book?
(a) Obsequious years.
(b) Elderly years.
(c) Middle years.
(d) Young years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tesla think was the main purpose of inventors?

2. What talent did Tesla suppress at a young age?

3. How was Tesla able to overcome his bad habit?

4. What was the occupation of Tesla's uncle?

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

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