Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?

As illustrated in “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” which of the following were characteristics of Nikola Tesla? Choose three options.

• d.creative and resourceful

• e.intelligent and quick-witted

• a.shy and insecure

• b.arrogant and proud

• f.hard-working and determined

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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.

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At the beginning of “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” what is Baez implying when she says the following? When Tesla was young, he was able to do such complex math problems in his head that his teachers thought he was cheating.

• a.

  Basic math is the most important subject to learn for success in school and in life.

• b.

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

• c.

  Tesla’s brilliance was evident from his youth, as he could do difficult mental math.

• d.

  If you can’t do math when you are young, you will never be able to do it with confidence.

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Which job would an engineer most likely do?

• a.evaluate electrical systems, products, and components

• b.create carefully woven fabrics for sale in local markets

• c.manage apartment buildings and other real estate properties

• d.teach specialized writing classes in poetry and historical fiction

In which situation would you most likely need a generator?

• a.The pilot dims the lights in the cabin so passengers can sleep.

• b.The gas light comes on in your car, indicating it is time to fill up.

• c.The lines at the coffee shop are long, and you are late to a meeting.

• d.The power is out throughout your neighborhood because of a windstorm.

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In “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” what general method of organization does Baez use to arrange the information that she presents?

• a.comparison and contrast

• b.order of importance

• c.chronological order

• d.cause and effect

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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.

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Use context clues to determine the most likely meaning of plant as it is used in this sentence from “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” He helped create a power plant in Niagara Falls that provided power all the way to New York City.

• a.trap

• b.shrub

• c.factory

• d.blockade

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In “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” which main purpose of biographical writing is most clear?

• a.to show the causes and effects of one person’s genius

• b.to inform readers about one person’s life and accomplishments

• c.to focus equally on three great people who share notable similarities

• d.to convince readers that one particular invention is better than another

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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.

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