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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 the year 1888, who buys Nikola Tesla's patents to use in his electric company?
(a) George Westinghouse.
(b) Thomas Edison.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Dr. B.A. Behrend.

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

3. At what game does Nikola Tesla become skilled?
(a) Billiards.
(b) Chess.
(c) Polo.
(d) Horseshoes.

4. What is the name of the lamp that Nikola Tesla invents?
(a) Ruby-button lamp.
(b) Diamond-button lamp.
(c) Carbon-button lamp.
(d) Zirconia-button lamp.

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

Short Answer 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?

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

3. What type of electrical service does Thomas Edison supply to people?

4. What is Nikola Tesla doing in Europe when he conceives the idea that man could produce electric storms?

5. In what year does Nikola Tesla describe in detail the principles of radio broadcasting?

(see the answer key)

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