The Invention of Everything Else Quiz Review

How has Nikola Tesla's life changed over the years?

• He used to talk to storms but realizes they don't talk back.

• He used to travel the world and show off his experiments, but he's now scared to leave New York.

• He used to experiment with dust, but now performs medical procedures on pigeons.

• He used to be popular and well off, but now he's poor and lonely.

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A (a)   is a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as.

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How does Tesla spend his time in the apartment? (Choose two).

• He experiments on the bugs he finds.

• He writes down ideas for his future inventions and stores them in his drawers.

• He helps injured pigeons.

• He sends messages to the people who have wronged him.

• He thinks about his rival.

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What did Marconi accomplish?

• He sent a message across the sea without using wires.

• He trained pigeons to deliver messages.

• He created an engine that was powered by insects.

• Elon Musk used his designs for his electric car.

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What does deficiencies mean?

• A failing or shortcoming.

• A skill that is being learned.

• To have doubt in yourself.

• To leave a job or task unfinished.

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A (a)   is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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What are some examples of technology that has revolutionized society?

• Paper clips

• Smartphones

• Social media

• Internet

Why is Tesla waiting on his balcony?

• Marconi sent him a message, and Tesla is waiting to receive it.

• He's searching the skies for Uncle Marcos.

• He's watching for his girlfriend to return home.

• He's searching for an important pigeon.

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What is the question that haunts Tesla at the end of the story?

• "If they are your patents...Why did Marconi get a letter across the ocean before you?"

• "Where is she? I have to go and find her. It is getting dark."

• "His eyes focused on the glass jar... Vuk sank his hand down into the jar and began eating the bug. 'How could he?' I exclaimed."

• "As I sat on the ledge, stewing with my anger towards Marconi, I thought to myself, 'How am I going to get my revenge?'"

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Why does Vuk destroy Tesla's device?

• He is ignorant and jealous of Tela's brilliance.

• He is scared of what the device might do.

• He is getting even with Telsa

• He is playing a joke on Tesla

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