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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Nikola Tesla study after running out of funds for college?

2. Why is Nikola Tesla's vacuum tube unsuitable for laboratory research?

3. For whom does Nikola Tesla say he will build a villa in New York City?

4. In what year does Nikola Tesla describe in detail the principles of radio broadcasting?

5. How many volts are Nikola Tesla's coils producing when he asks Leonard Curtis to find him a new laboratory?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, "The War of the Currents Begins," describe several events that demonstrate that Nikola Tesla's notoriety is growing.

2. In Chapter 4, "At the Court of Mr. Edison," describe the personality differences between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.

3. How does Nikola out in Colorado keep Scherff motivated while working at the laboratory back in New York?

4. In Chapter 6, "Order of the Flaming Sword," what practical applications do Nikola Tesla's inventions have?

5. In Chapter 14, "Blackout at Colorado Springs," what factors contribute to the failure of Nikola Tesla's Colorado Springs laboratory?

6. In Chapter 13, "Hurler of Lightning," what are some of the effects of Nikola Tesla's experiments with the magnifying oscillator in Colorado Springs?

7. In Chapter 1, "Modern Prometheus," what is the result of Nikola Tesla's fireball demonstration for Mark Twain and several other contemporaries?

8. Describe three elements of the friendship between Nikola Tesla and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood Johnson.

9. In Chapter 10, "An Error in Judgment," describe three reasons why Nikola is almost destitute financially.

10. In Chapter 12, "Robots," why does Nikola Tesla have challenges moving his inventions from his laboratory into working prototypes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nikola's expresses two goals for his move to Colorado Springs -- to beat Marconi with a wireless system, and to transmit energy plentifully and cheaply around the Earth. There is no documented information to support research for either of these goals. Although Nikola is satisfied himself that he can make lightning dance and has received messages from outside the earth's atmosphere, he has failed in his attempt to reach both of his stated goals. Explain the reasons for the failure and his eventual departure from Colorado Springs. What, if anything has he learned that may help him do things differently back in New York?

Essay Topic 2

Later in his life, Nikola Tesla becomes enamored with feeding and caring for pigeons in Manhattan. Author Margaret Cheney provides numerous theories that attempt to explain Nikola's attraction and even compulsion for the birds. Describe the various theories mentioned in the book, and explain which theory is the most plausible to you. Why? Finally, discuss your opinion about whether Nikola's love of nursing pigeons has something to do with an attempt to replace the lack of a female marriage partner in his life.

Essay Topic 3

The tragic death of Nikola Tesla's older brother Daniel impacts Nikola Tesla at a very early age.

Part 1) Discuss how the loss of Nikola's brother Daniel leads to problems of self-confidence for Nikola.

Part 2) How does Daniel's death later impact Nikola Tesla's ability to be more successful and productive in his science career in America.

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