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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Meet the Press; Afterthoughts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Richard's father was teaching him about birds and why they peck at their feathers, what did his father tell him the lice eat flakes of?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Protein.
(c) Mites.
(d) Leaves.

2. When General Kutyna and Richard left the room where they were discussing the shuttle, how many generals were waiting to use the room?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. Every time the university mentioned in question #55 would ask Richard to come speak, what happened?
(a) Richard would have a conference he was busy at.
(b) They wouldn't have room on their itinerary.
(c) Richard would get sick.
(d) They would have to cancel because of scheduling conflicts.

4. When Richard stood to accept his award from the American Association of Physics Teachers, he told the crowd that instead of talking about teaching he is going to talk about what?
(a) The structure of the proton.
(b) The existance of other galaxies.
(c) Why woman should rule the world.
(d) The meaning of life.

5. General Kutyna invited Richard to meet with him so they could discuss the relationship between NASA and what?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The White House officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides a bull in a china shop, what animal does Richard say suited him more?

2. Why did Richard feel uncomfortable accepting the invitation of the university to come and visit?

3. How long were the puffs of smoke that were pictured coming out of the shuttle while it was still on the launch pad?

4. The meeting that the commission attended when they first arrived in Florida lasted until when?

5. Richard mentions that a friend of his mother was trying to make a living during the Depression by doing what?

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