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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 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 sends out letters to the scientists.
(b) He publishes articles in magazines.
(c) He has a newspaper reporter write about them.
(d) He conducts lectures with demonstrations.

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

3. In what country is Nikola Tesla born?
(a) Croatia.
(b) Serbia.
(c) Hungary.
(d) Romania.

4. How does Thomas Edison use electrocution as a political weapon?
(a) He sues Nikola Tesla for patent infringement.
(b) He publishes a newspaper article.
(c) He refers publicly to an electrocuted prisoner as being "Westinghoused."
(d) He electrocutes birds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reward does Thomas Edison offer Nikola Tesla for completing the work with the dynamo?

2. In what subject does Nikola Tesla excel in high school?

3. What science is always at the forefront of Nikola Tesla's work?

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

5. Where is the Palm Room?

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