Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?

The title of the selection emphasizes the idea that Tesla--

• Wanted to make a difference with his alternating current.

• Had an impact in the area of engineering

• Is not always remembered for the impact he had with original inventions and building on the work of others

• Believed hands-on experience was more important than a traditional university education.

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Based on the information in the selection, the reader can conclude that the author believes --

• Tesla deserves more credit for improving electricity in cities.

• Most people do not recognize Tesla as the greatest inventor.

• Experiments pushed Tesla and Edison into a rivalry.  

• It is nearly impossible to compare the success of two inventors.

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What is the author’s purpose in including details about Tesla’s biography?

• To focuses solely on a Tesla’s successes and goals.

• To describe specific events in Tesla’s life that reflect his legacy.

• To suggest the conflict between two individuals.

• To establish a figure that changes during the course of the text.

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Which of the following statements from the text supports that Tesla did not want to work with Edison?

• Tesla told Edison he could improve some of Edison's motors and generators.

• Tesla worked hard and spent months on the task.

• When he succeeded, he asked Edison for the reward, but Edison told him he had been joking.

• Tesla started his own company in 1887, Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing.

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Part A:

Which important idea is suggested in the selection?

• It was much more difficult to do math problems before calculators were invented.

• Edison did the best he could when business was tough.

• Tesla knew that Edison would not go along with his ideas for improvement.

• Edison’s lack of integrity led to a falling out and rivalry with Tesla.

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Part B:

Which statement from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

• Edison hired Tesla, who began as an electrical engineer. (paragraph 3)

• Tesla started his own company in 1887, Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing. (paragraph 5)

• He said, “Tesla, you don’t understand our American humor.” He offered Tesla a $10 raise on his $18 weekly pay. (paragraph 4)

• The owner of a new car company named it Tesla Motors because they make electric cars. (paragraph 7)

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