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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: You Just Ask Them?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Feynman's friend Bob Wilson tells him he has been hired to work on a secret project doing what?
(a) Dividing atomic energy into subparts.
(b) Dividing protons of uranium.
(c) Separating electrons from protons.
(d) Separating the isotopes of uranium.

2. Where is the first place Feynman stays in Los Alamos?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A laboratory.
(c) An old school.
(d) A campground.

3. What is needed to make the patent documents legal for the government?
(a) An exchange of money.
(b) An official seal.
(c) A signature.
(d) Approval from Congress.

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

5. What does Feynman spend his dollar on that he received for selling his government patent?
(a) Beer.
(b) Socks.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many patents does Feynman "sell" to the US government?

3. What product does the Metaplast Corporation make that eventually causes the company to close down?

4. What is Feynman's salary at Cornell?

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

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