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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. Which insect is Feynman the most interested in studying over the course of his life?
(a) Ants.
(b) Bees.
(c) Beetles.
(d) Cockroaches.

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

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

4. What could Feynman draw in high school art class?
(a) Stacks of cubes.
(b) Pyramids in deserts.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Houses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did people call dragonflies when Feynman was growing up?

2. Where is Feynman when he discovers he can distinguish good art from bad art?

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

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

5. Where does Feynman take art classes?

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