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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Later Endeavors.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tesla first try to create with a vacuum?
(a) A radio.
(b) A water pump.
(c) A perpetual motion machine.
(d) A time machine.

2. What was Tesla unable to do while at the Polytechnic School?
(a) Lie to others.
(b) Leave a project unfinished.
(c) Sleep at night.
(d) Fit in with his comrades.

3. Why did Tesla think people should have free access to addictive substances?
(a) To save time.
(b) To see who the strong are.
(c) To foster creativity.
(d) To avoid riots.

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

5. How did Tesla feel about writing about his childhood?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Eager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trick did Tesla once play on his friends?

2. What practice did Tesla credit his success to?

3. How did Tesla feel about his time in The Real Gymnasium?

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

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

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