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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My First Efforts in Invention.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tesla feel about writing about his childhood?
(a) Eager.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Annoyed.

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

3. What did Tesla compare the human mind to?
(a) An electrical current.
(b) A machine.
(c) A bowl of water.
(d) A computer.

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

5. What did Tesla say was just as harmful as alcohol?
(a) Hot tea.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Salt.
(d) Preservatives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Tesla hope to place a large water wheel?

2. What did Tesla suffer as a child?

3. Where did Tesla almost drown?

4. What was the occupation of Tesla's uncle?

5. What did Tesla accidentally remove from a woman's dress?

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