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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tesla get good at his best subject at The Real Gymnasium?
(a) He memorized the text book.
(b) He wrote a lot as a child.
(c) He read novels about historical men.
(d) He pictured complex problems in his head.

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

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

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

5. What famous author did Tesla get to meet as an adult?
(a) Louisa May Alcott.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Jane Austen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tesla's father was known for ______________.

2. How did Tesla's father react to his high marks at the Polytechnic School?

3. What was the Real Gymnasium?

4. Who at the magazine asked Tesla to write?

5. What did Tesla construct in his mind as a child?

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