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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 does Feynman take for one of his humanities credits at MIT?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Astrophysics.
(c) Astrology.
(d) Art History.

2. How many desserts does the pantry lady leave for Feynman each night when he works at his aunt's hotel?
(a) Six.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

3. What doesn't Feynman like about working at his aunt's hotel?
(a) The boss.
(b) Tipping.
(c) Long hours.
(d) Smoking.

4. What does Feynman discover about the study of biology?
(a) It is just like physics.
(b) It is too easy.
(c) There are lots of things no one knew.
(d) There is an answer for everything.

5. Who tutored Feynman's father as a child?
(a) A magician.
(b) A mindreader.
(c) A mathematician.
(d) A hypnotists.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Feynman graduates from MIT there are no jobs for __________.

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

3. What does young Feynman put on his hands to do his fire trick?

4. What is a popular topic in the graduate lounge at Princeton?

5. While at MIT, Feynman annoys waitresses by leaving his tip in ________________.

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