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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. By 1981, how many patents does Nikola Tesla get for AC electric systems?
(a) 50.
(b) 45.
(c) 35.
(d) 40.

2. At what age does Nikola Tesla take passage on the ship Saturnia?
(a) 24.
(b) 29.
(c) 28.
(d) 26.

3. What profession does Nikola Tesla's father expect him to follow?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

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

5. What personality difference jeopardizes the relationship between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla?
(a) They solve problems differently.
(b) They have different hygiene.
(c) They have different schedules.
(d) They have different religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what game does Nikola Tesla become skilled?

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

3. Who helps to found the Tesla Society around 1956?

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

5. What does a group of men offer Tesla the opportunity to do?

(see the answer key)

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