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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Altered States.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Feynman's friend Jirayr Zorthian would argue that scientist destroyed the beauty of nature when they turned it into _________________.
(a) Dry lectures.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Mathematical equations.
(d) Theorems.

2. What does Feynman believe is not truly being taught in Brazil?
(a) English.
(b) Math.
(c) Science.
(d) Greek.

3. Where is Feynman sent to do research before starting work at Los Alamos?
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles
(c) Chicago.
(d) Germany.

4. What is Feynman eager to try in Japan?
(a) School system.
(b) Japanese bath.
(c) Japanese food.
(d) Bus system.

5. What equation does Feynman use to amaze the graduate mathematics students at Princeton?
(a) Sum of e.
(b) Series for e.
(c) Sum of x.
(d) Series for pi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Feynman get into a discussion with about the ethics of education?

2. What doesn't Feynman like about working at his aunt's hotel?

3. As a kid, what does Feynman observe under his microscope?

4. How does Feynman choose the number 13 for the number of signatures he is willing to sign for the city college paperwork?

5. What is the topic of the conference Feynman attends in New York to give a younger perspective on some position papers?

(see the answer key)

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