WorksheetsThe Invention of Everything Else Quiz Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
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.
A (a) is a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as.
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.
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.
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.
A (a) is a direct comparison between two unlike things.
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.
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?'"
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
"The storm began to speak. You want to know what the storm said? Listen." is an example of____________.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Figurative langauge
"Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" is a work of biographical nonfiction. The Invention of Everything Else is a novel. Which of the following best describes the effect of both sections?
Their inclusion of the same historical facts creates an imaginative portrayal of Tesla.
Their inclusion of figurative language makes them descriptive and interesting to read.
Their presentation of quotes and other information about Tesla inspires the reader.
Their presentation of complimentary information about Tesla creates a richer portrait of his character and personality.
How are "Nikola Tesla" & The Invention of Everything Else different from each other?
"Nikola Tesla" describes Tesla's life while The Invention of Everything Else is about Marconi too.
"Nikola Tesla" is a novel, and The Invention of Everything Else is a biography.
"Nikola Tesla" lacks reliable information while The Invention of Everything Else has been fact-checked.
"Nikola Tesla" presents facts about Tesla while The Invention of Everything Else uses figurative language to present a subjective view.
(a) is a comparison in which a nonhuman subject is given human qualities.
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