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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Magnifying Transmitter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tesla repair that made him a favorite in the town of Gospic?
(a) A fire engine.
(b) A vacuum.
(c) A coffee dispenser.
(d) A cotton gin.

2. What did Tesla say about his physical age while writing this book?
(a) It was much younger than his actual age.
(b) It was right in line with his actual age.
(c) It fluctuated all the time.
(d) It was much older than his actual age.

3. What did Tesla suffer as a child?
(a) Abuse.
(b) Several severe illnesses.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Mental strains.

4. What did Tesla do to get recognized in his new job after moving from Prague?
(a) He picked up the language quickly.
(b) He sold his inventions.
(c) He worked longer and harder than expected.
(d) He made improvements to the telegraph.

5. What did Tesla describe getting permission to install?
(a) A door bell.
(b) A window.
(c) A doorknob.
(d) A light fixture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distracted Tesla as a child?

2. How did Tesla get the money to move somewhere to launch his invention?

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

4. Who thought Tesla should write about his childhood?

5. What form was this book originally written in?

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