Thomas Edison would give prospective employees a general knowledge test before he would hire them. The National Park Service has compiled two versions from original Edison questions — one of 150 questions (like the original) and another of 30 questions. They’ve made each substantially easier than Edison did by providing multiple-choice answers.
NewMexiKen just tried the longer test and scored 78%. I thought I was doing well, but by Edison’s standards I failed. Screw it, I didn’t really think the job was a good match anyway.
The tests follow an introduction. This will take you a little while.
Oh yeah, Edison’s home was designated Edison Home National Historic Site on this date 50 years ago today. It was later combined with his laboratory into Edison National Historic Site.