Thomas Edison. Starlight-9. Module 5

Where was Thomas Edison born?

• New York City

• Milan, Ohio

• Chicago, Illinois

• Menlo Park, New Jersey

What was the first successful invention produced by Edison in New York City?

• Phonograph

• Electric Light Bulb

• Universal Stock Printer

• Carbon Transmitter

What did Edison famously say about genius?

• Genius is 50% inspiration and 50% perspiration

• Genius is 100% inspiration

• Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration

• Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration

What was the invention responsible for the birth of the recording industry?

• Stock Ticker

• Electric Light Bulb

• Carbon Transmitter

• Phonograph

What did Edison develop to improve the sound quality of the telephone?

• Electric Light Bulb

• Stock Ticker

• Phonograph

• Carbon Transmitter

What was the occupation of Edison when he was just 12 years old?

• Inventor

• Telegraph Operator

• Train Conductor

• Newspaper Seller

What did Edison use his earnings for after producing the Universal Stock Printer?

• Publish a Newspaper

• Travel Around the Country

• Buy a Printing Press

• Build a Laboratory