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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tesla suppress a talent at a young age?
(a) He never succeeded.
(b) His brother died.
(c) His father was sick.
(d) Other children laughed at him.

2. What did Tesla think inventions should improve?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Convenience.
(c) All of these.
(d) Safety.

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

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

5. What did Professor Poeschl teach?
(a) Experimental Physics.
(b) Chromatic Chemistry.
(c) Advanced Trigonometry.
(d) Biology.

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

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

8. How did Tesla's father react to his high marks at the Polytechnic School?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Indifferent.

9. How did Tesla feel about his time in The Real Gymnasium?
(a) He endured it.
(b) He loved it more than anything.
(c) He enjoyed it.
(d) He hated it.

10. Which of these did Tesla refrain from drinking?
(a) Fresh juices.
(b) Water.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Carbonation.

11. What smell did Tesla hate?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Camphor.
(c) Eucalyptus.
(d) Roses.

12. What undermined Tesla's confidence while growing up?
(a) Living in the shadow of his brother.
(b) Caring about his self image too much.
(c) Never having enough money.
(d) Not respecting his father.

13. How fast is the Earth's rotation?
(a) 100 mph.
(b) 10,000 mph.
(c) 1,000 mph.
(d) 500 mph.

14. What kind of gem did Tesla hate?
(a) Rubies.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Pearls.
(d) All of these.

15. What did Tesla hope to be able to control?
(a) His country.
(b) His mind.
(c) His body.
(d) His dreams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Tesla do to avoid his distractions as a child?

3. What did Tesla think delayed his development?

4. How did Tesla feel about writing about his childhood?

5. How old was Tesla when he graduated from The Real Gymnasium?

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