Thomas Edison: A Curious Mind

What was Thomas Edison's most common question as a child?

• How does it work?

• What is this?

• Why?

• Who invented this?

At what age did Edison move to Boston to become a telegraph operator?

• 13

• 15

• 17

• 19

What was Edison's first patent for?

• Electric voting machine

• Phonograph

• Light bulb

• Stock ticker

How much did the Stock Telegraph Company pay Edison for his Universal Stock Printer?

• $10,000

• $20,000

• $30,000

• $40,000

Which invention inspired Edison at the Centennial Exhibition world's fair in 1876?

• Phonograph

• Electric light

• Telephone

• Movie camera

What did Edison sell the rights to in 1878 to focus on developing the electric light?

• Phonograph

• Electric voting machine

• Universal Stock Printer

• Movie camera

How many patents did Thomas Edison obtain in his lifetime?

• 500

• 750

• 1,093

• 1,500