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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. Where does Charles Batchelor encourage Nikola Tesla to go?
(a) To America.
(b) To Paris.
(c) To Munich.
(d) To London.

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

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

4. For what does Nikola offer a plan to redesign for Edison?
(a) The electric light bulb.
(b) His dynamos.
(c) His direct current laboratory.
(d) Electrical systems for ships.

5. What reward does Thomas Edison offer Nikola Tesla for completing the work with the dynamo?
(a) Stock in Thomas Edison's company.
(b) A $50,000 bonus.
(c) A $10/week raise.
(d) Vacation days.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the Tesla Electric Company open?

2. What is Nikola Tesla's first job accomplishment with Thomas Edison?

3. At what age does Nikola Tesla take passage on the ship Saturnia?

4. In the year 1888, who buys Nikola Tesla's patents to use in his electric company?

5. In what year does Nikola Tesla go to work for Thomas Edison's subsidiary in Paris?

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