Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?

As illustrated in “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” which of the following were NOT characteristics of Nikola Tesla?

• f. hard-working and determined

• b. arrogant and proud

• d. creative and resourceful

• ingenious and inventive

Based on what you read in the text about Nikola Tesla, which of the following characterize Thomas Edison?

• shy and insecure

• deceitful and insincere

• intelligent and creative

• kind and considerate

As explained in “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” what are some of Tesla’s accomplishments? Choose three options.

• b. He invented modern electric cars, called Tesla Motors.

• e. He helped develop wireless remotes and fluorescent lights.

• c. He improved Thomas Edison’s motors and generators.

• a. He helped develop x-ray machines and the radio.

• d. He earned a lot of money and gave most of it to charity.

According to the information in “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” in what way did Nikola Tesla excel as a student?

• a. He was a remarkable athlete.

• b. He was the school’s best writer.

• c. He was a whiz in foreign languages.

• d. He was an outstanding math student.

In “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” what was the “War of the Currents”?

• a. It was a newspaper battle over the events of the day.

• b. It was a problem with the flow of water in Niagara Falls.

• c. It was a rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison.

• d. It was a lawsuit between Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse.

According to “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” why did Tesla become such an important employee in Thomas Edison’s company?

• a. He was able to solve many of the company’s most important problems.

• b. He was willing to work for little money to help the company succeed.

• c. He was willing to travel around the world for the company.

• d. He was a superb salesman and sold a lot of inventions.

What kind of text is "Nikola Tesla, the Greatest Inventor of All'?

• autobiographical text

• biographical text

• non-fiction narrative

• argumentative text

What were the benefits of the electricity generated by Tesla's alternating current? Choose two options.

• It was cheaper.

• It caused fires.

• It could be transported to longer distances.

• It was not Edison's.

Read this excerpt from “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?”

"Tesla started his own company in 1887, Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing. There he worked on making a system called “alternating current” to produce electricity. Thomas Edison thought his system, called direct current, was better and safer."

What organizational method is used in this passage?

• chronological

• cause-and-effect

• comparison and contrast

• step-by-step instructions

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Edison?

• Edison insisted on making a lot of models, even though the process took time.

• Edison believed strongly in an electrical system that would use alternating current.

• Edison refused to give Tesla the $50,000 reward he had promised him.

• Edison agreed to let Tesla try improving some motors and generators.