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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 almost caused Tesla to quit his studies at the Polytechnic School?
(a) His illnesses.
(b) His teachers's suggestions.
(c) His father's lack of encouragement.
(d) The bullying he received there.

2. How fast is the Earth's rotation?
(a) 10,000 mph.
(b) 100 mph.
(c) 500 mph.
(d) 1,000 mph.

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

4. What did Tesla say was caused by external stimuli?
(a) All of these.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Bright light.
(d) Strange tastes in his mouth.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who thought Tesla should write about his childhood?

3. What ability did Tesla have no talent for in The Real Gymnasium?

4. What about the Gramme dynamo did Tesla think was unnecessary?

5. Tesla attributed his creativity to _________________.

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