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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Tesla's Middle Years: Chapter 1, Ethics & Error in Tesla's Path.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thomas Edison use electrocution as a political weapon?
(a) He publishes a newspaper article.
(b) He refers publicly to an electrocuted prisoner as being "Westinghoused."
(c) He electrocutes birds.
(d) He sues Nikola Tesla for patent infringement.

2. In what year does Nikola Tesla describe in detail the principles of radio broadcasting?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1891.
(d) 1893.

3. For whom does Nikola Tesla say he will build a villa in New York City?
(a) Ann Morgan.
(b) Nellie Melba.
(c) Katherine Johnson.
(d) Marguerite Merington.

4. In what 1896 publication is there speculation about Nikola Tesla's status with women?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Electrical Times.
(d) The Electrical Review.

5. What accomplishment occurs at Niagara Falls in 1895?
(a) Electrical lines are strung over the falls.
(b) GE delivers electricity first.
(c) Westinghouse is ready to deliver 15,000 horsepower of electricity.
(d) George Westinghouse begins a new company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nikola Tesla doing in Europe when he conceives the idea that man could produce electric storms?

2. What type of motor does Nikola Tesla conceive of while walking in the park?

3. With what device does Nikola Tesla achieve tensions of about one million volts?

4. For what does Nikola offer a plan to redesign for Edison?

5. After World War II, much of Nikola Tesla's library materials are shipped where?

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