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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Beginning: Chapter 3, AC/DC and a Flaming Sword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, "Order of the Flaming Sword," how does Nikola Tesla share his inventions of electricity in a vacuum tube with other scientists?
(a) He has a newspaper reporter write about them.
(b) He publishes articles in magazines.
(c) He sends out letters to the scientists.
(d) He conducts lectures with demonstrations.

2. In what city does Nikola Tesla find a job in 1881?
(a) Budapest.
(b) Prague.
(c) Munich.
(d) Vienna.

3. What does Thomas Edison do to try to quash the acquisition of Nikola Tesla's invention?
(a) He conducts a smear campaign against Westinghouse and alternating current.
(b) He buys out Nikola Tesla.
(c) He meets with George Westinghouse.
(d) He offers Tesla stock in his company.

4. What does Nikola Tesla invent that is used in Rahway, New Jersey?
(a) A new generator.
(b) A new light bulb.
(c) A DC motor.
(d) The Tesla arc lamp.

5. In what subject does Nikola Tesla excel in high school?
(a) Art.
(b) Math.
(c) Social studies.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what game does Nikola Tesla become skilled?

2. Where does Charles Batchelor encourage Nikola Tesla to go?

3. What does Nikola Tesla demonstrate with thousands of high-frequency volts running through his body?

4. By 1981, how many patents does Nikola Tesla get for AC electric systems?

5. Where is the Palm Room?

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