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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Tesla save himself when he almost drowned?
(a) He followed the directions of his voices.
(b) He breathed between the dock slats.
(c) He used the air bubbles in his pockets.
(d) He allowed himself to float with the waves.

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

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

5. Where did Tesla grow up?
(a) Latvia.
(b) Russia.
(c) Croatia.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about himself does Tesla say led to his success?

2. What did Professor Poeschl teach?

3. Who at the magazine asked Tesla to write?

4. How was Tesla punished for ruining a woman's dress?

5. What ability did Tesla say most people lacked?

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