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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 kind of jewelry did Tesla hate?
(a) Brooches.
(b) Rings.
(c) Earrings.
(d) Necklaces.

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tesla say was caused by external stimuli?

2. What ability did Tesla say most people lacked?

3. Why did Tesla suppress a talent at a young age?

4. What subject did Tesla like most in the higher school?

5. Where was Tesla's Polytechnic School?

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