Thomas Edison Chapter 3

What was the name of the most successful machine developed by Tom and his fellow workers?

• The Telegraph Machine

• The Electric Pen

• The Universal Stock Printer

• The Quadruplex

How much money did Tom receive for selling the patent for his most successful machine to Western Union?

• $10,000

• $20,000

• $30,000

• $40,000

What were the nicknames Thomas Edison gave to his first two children, Marion and Thomas Jr.?

• Plus and Minus

• Dot and Dash

• Alpha and Beta

• On and Off

What was the name of the farming community in New Jersey where Tom moved to focus on inventing?

• Newark

• New York City

• Menlo Park

• Wall Street

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What did Tom call Menlo Park, reflecting its primary purpose?

• A bustling city center

• A quiet retreat for relaxation

• An invention factory

• A place for social gatherings

What significant invention is Alexander Graham Bell credited with?

• The telegraph

• The phonograph

• The telephone

• Visible speech

What was a significant limitation of Alexander Graham Bell's initial telephone design?

• It was too expensive for most people.

• It only worked over short distances.

• It required a constant power supply from a battery.

• It could only transmit Morse code.

What material did Tom use to improve the telephone transmitter, allowing for clearer and stronger signals?

• Metal

• Glass

• Carbon

• Rubber