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The Training of an American by Burton J. Hendrick
  • 1. In addition to being an inventor, what other role did Edison play?
A) Military leader
B) Entrepreneur
C) Educator
D) Doctor
  • 2. Edison founded which company that significantly advanced electrical technology?
A) Westinghouse Electric
B) Tesla, Inc.
C) Siemens
D) General Electric
  • 3. What is the significance of Edison's 'Invention Factory'?
A) It was a model for modern research and development.
B) It was a factory for producing light bulbs.
C) It was a museum of inventions.
D) It was a school for inventors.
  • 4. Edison is known for holding a significant number of what?
A) Public office positions
B) Degrees
C) Awards and recognitions
D) Patents
  • 5. Who influenced Edison's early career?
A) His mother and various mentors
B) Business executives
C) Famous scientists only
D) Professional educators
  • 6. Which city did Edison establish his first laboratory?
A) Boston
B) Chicago
C) Menlo Park, New Jersey
D) New York City
  • 7. Which of Edison's inventions significantly changed the way people consume music?
A) Radio
B) Phonograph
C) Record player
D) CD player
  • 8. Which method did Edison famously use for inventing?
A) Intuition
B) Group brainstorming
C) Theoretical analysis
D) Trial and error
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