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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: But is it Art?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did people call dragonflies when Feynman was growing up?
(a) Darning needles.
(b) Dragon stingers.
(c) Darn beasts.
(d) Daring drats.

2. Where does Feynman spend a summer working for the army?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York City.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) Frankfort.

3. Despite his degree in physics, Feynman works as what for the army during one summer?
(a) Gunner.
(b) Biologist.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Mechanical engineer.

4. What Brazilian city is Feynman stuck in for a few days before he can get to Rio?
(a) Trinidad.
(b) Porto Neches.
(c) Lattes.
(d) Recife.

5. Where does Feynman take art classes?
(a) Caltech.
(b) Pasadena Art Museum.
(c) UCLA.
(d) Art Institure of L.A.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Feynman try to teach his friend Jirayr Zorthian?

2. What is the topic of the lecture Feynman is invited to give at the Brazilian Academy of Sciences?

3. Feynman's friend Jirayr Zorthian would argue that scientist destroyed the beauty of nature when they turned it into _________________.

4. What could Feynman draw in high school art class?

5. Where is Feynman going to be giving lectures in Brazil?

(see the answer key)

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