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