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