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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Letters, Photos, and Drawings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of I Just Shook His Hand, what university does Richard mention that had wanted him to come speak for years?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Kyoto University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) University of Florida.

2. Richard mentions that a friend of his mother was trying to make a living during the Depression by doing what?
(a) Teaching dance.
(b) Selling baked goods.
(c) Tutoring kids.
(d) Running a day care for working moms.

3. What did Richard's mother teach him were the highest forms of understanding?
(a) Acceptance and faith.
(b) Understanding and love.
(c) Individuality and strength.
(d) Laughter and human compassion.

4. Richard states that he joined a specific group because Arlene had joined that group. What kind of group was it?
(a) A math group.
(b) A ballet group.
(c) A speech group.
(d) An art group.

5. When Richard talks about getting older and taking up reading and drawing, he mentions that he has limited what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Patience.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the girl that Richard has his first date with?

2. After Richard graduated from college where did he decide to further his education?

3. While Richard watched the dedication ceremony of a shrine, who tapped him on the shoulder?

4. When Richard took his first date out, what did they talk about playing?

5. What was the name of the hotel in Brussels where Richard was writing his letter from on October 11th, 1961?

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