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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Beginning: Chapter 4, Radio & High Society.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nikola Tesla demonstrate with thousands of high-frequency volts running through his body?
(a) Moonlight.
(b) A fluorescent light bulb.
(c) The light on Mars.
(d) A working model of the incandescent sun.

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

4. 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 meets with George Westinghouse.
(c) He conducts a smear campaign against Westinghouse and alternating current.
(d) He buys out Nikola Tesla.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nikola Tesla ask Westinghouse to do with their royalties agreement?

2. Where is the Palm Room?

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

4. To what group does Nikola Tesla give a lecture about mechanical electrical oscillators on August 25, 1893?

5. What is the name of the lamp that Nikola Tesla invents?

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