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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: A Different Box of Tools | Part 2: Mindreaders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory does Feynman never work out, despite doing research on it for years?
(a) Quantum theory of potentials.
(b) Electrodynamics.
(c) Gravitational interaction.
(d) Atomic energy.

2. Feynman thinks Princeton is an imitation _________.
(a) Harvard.
(b) MIT.
(c) Ivy League.
(d) Oxford.

3. What is the name of the restaurant where Feynman strikes up a conversation with a painter?
(a) Papa's Place.
(b) Lou's Diner.
(c) Ed's Diner.
(d) Ma's Place.

4. What does Feynman do to entertain the girls at the Girl Scout father-daughter banquet?
(a) Sing an Italian opera.
(b) Dance the can-can.
(c) Recite Mary Had a Little Lamb.
(d) Recite a poem.

5. What do the philosophy students keep repeating during a lunch lecture at Princeton?
(a) Object essence.
(b) Essence of being.
(c) Objectional essentials.
(d) Essential object.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Feynman starts at MIT, the fraternities have __________ to recruit pledges.

2. What does Ms. Eisenhart think Feynman is joking about at the Princeton tea?

3. What is the name of the dance hall Feynman likes to go to during his freshman year at MIT?

4. What does the hypnotist at Princeton get Feynman to do?

5. How many desserts does the pantry lady leave for Feynman each night when he works at his aunt's hotel?

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