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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Tesla's Middle Years: Chapter 2, Mars & Robots.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. What type of motor does Nikola Tesla conceive of while walking in the park?
(a) A pulley motor.
(b) A DC motor.
(c) An AC motor.
(d) A gas powered motor.

5. In what city does Nikola Tesla find a job in 1881?
(a) Vienna.
(b) Budapest.
(c) Prague.
(d) Munich.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what 1896 publication is there speculation about Nikola Tesla's status with women?

2. Where is the Palm Room?

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

4. How does George Scherff feel about Nikola Tesla?

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

(see the answer key)

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