Young Thomas Edison - Comprehension

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Why did Edison lose his job at the railroad office?

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He was sleeping at work.

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Why did people start to call Edison the Wizard?

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He made many inventions.

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What did Edison do while he was in Boston?

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He got his first patent on an invention.

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What happened after Edison lost his job?

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He traveled around working as a telegraph operator.

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How can the reader tell that Edison loved to read?

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He spent all day at the library.

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What is a patent?

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A patent is a special right given to an inventor to make, use, or sell their invention for a certain number of years.

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What is an invention?

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An invention is a new device, method, or process created to solve a problem or improve something.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor known for creating the electric light bulb and many other inventions.

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What does it mean to be called a 'Wizard' in this context?

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Being called a 'Wizard' means that someone is very skilled or talented, especially in creating new things.

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What is the significance of the electric light bulb?

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The electric light bulb is significant because it changed how people live and work by providing a reliable source of light.