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

2. What about himself does Tesla say led to his success?
(a) His parental support.
(b) His physiology.
(c) His determination.
(d) All of these.

3. What was Tesla's father's occupation?
(a) Ship captain.
(b) Factory worker.
(c) Professor.
(d) Tailor.

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

5. Who at the magazine asked Tesla to write?
(a) The owner.
(b) The reporters.
(c) The editors.
(d) The typesetter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tesla think inventions should improve?

2. Tesla's father was known for ______________.

3. Where did Tesla almost drown?

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

5. What kind of jewelry did Tesla hate?

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