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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Judging Books by Their Covers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Feynman end up publishing a paper with about his new theory?
(a) Christy.
(b) Gell-Mann.
(c) Boehem.
(d) Wu.

2. What does young Feynman put on his hands to do his fire trick?
(a) Charcoal.
(b) Lighter fluid.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Benzine.

3. Who designs the hotel where Feynman stays in Japan?
(a) Fumihiko Maki.
(b) Albert Kahn.
(c) Aldo Rossi.
(d) Frank Lloyd Wright.

4. In what year does Feynman attend a conference at the University of North Carolina?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1953.
(d) 1964.

5. Where does Feynman want to stay while in Japan?
(a) A private home.
(b) A European-style hotel.
(c) A Japanese-style hotel.
(d) A luxurious resort.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the dancer from the Flamingo tell Feynman she was?

2. What book does a teacher in high school give Feynman to study so he won't talk during class?

3. What is the topic of the conference at the University of North Carolina that Feynman attends?

4. What does Feynman's dog use to follow his scent around the house?

5. Where is Feynman sent to do research before starting work at Los Alamos?

(see the answer key)

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