Mini-Quiz: Thomas Edison: Birth to Age 40

1. How was Edison educated?

   He was taught at home, reading many booksCorrect answer. You know about Edison. He was a straight-A student on the honor rollGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He received an athletic scholarship to collegeSorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. When did Edison start to show his inventiveness?

   When he invented the light bulbSorry, not correct. Try another button. When he formed his first companyOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. When he was working as a telegrapherThat's correct. You win a bonus point.

3. How could the light bulb provide Edison with wealth?

   He sold the bulbs for $10 eachGood try, but not right. Select another answer. His company provided electricity to light the bulbsCorrect answer. You know about Edison. He never made any money on the inventionOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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