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

2. After World War II, much of Nikola Tesla's library materials are shipped where?
(a) London, England.
(b) Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
(c) Paris, France.
(d) Washington, D.C.

3. In what year is Nikola Tesla born?
(a) 1855.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1856.
(d) 1854.

4. Whom does Nikola Tesla invite to his laboratory at midnight to view his experiments?
(a) Robert Underwood Johnson.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) William K. Vanderbuilt.
(d) Marguerite Merrington.

5. 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 conducts lectures with demonstrations.
(c) He publishes articles in magazines.
(d) He sends out letters to the scientists.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Thomas Edison do to try to quash the acquisition of Nikola Tesla's invention?

5. What happens to Nikola Tesla when he steps onto his experimental platform in his laboratory?

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