Thomas Edison and Grit

As a child, Thomas Edison

• had trouble in school.

• did not like to read.

• did well in school.

• never attended school.

Thomas Edison helped create or improve all of these inventions EXCEPT

• the light bulb

• cameras

• the airplane

• the phonograph

What was Thomas Edison’s philosophy?

• “There’s no better way than this one.”

• “Never fail.”

• “Your first idea is always your best.”

• “If there’s a better way, find it.”

How did Thomas Edison modify the telegraph?

• He made it smaller.

• He made it able to receive messages as well as send them.

• He made it able to send and receive four messages at once.

• He made it more expensive.

Thomas Edison invented the first

• telegraph.

• talking doll.

• locomotive.

• camera.

What was true of Thomas Edison’s light bulb?

• It was too expensive for most people.

• It required a lot of power.

• It was the first light bulb created.

• It lasted longer than existing light bulbs.

How many patents did Thomas Edison hold?

• over 1,000 patents

• 100 patents

• 10 patents

• 1 patent

True or false, Thomas Edison experimented with concrete furniture.

• True

• False

Which of the following did Thomas Edison’s believe?

• Failing shows you when to give up.

• Failing shows you what to try next.

• Great inventors never fail.

• Genius is all about inspiration.

How did people across the country honor Thomas Edison after his death?

• by having parades

• by playing music on their phonographs

• by dimming their lights

• by creating a national holiday