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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: The Seven Percent Solution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Feynman's opinion, the learning in Brazil relies too heavily on ______________.
(a) Equations.
(b) Textbooks.
(c) Memorizing.
(d) Experiments.

2. During a one-year sabbatical, what does Feynman work on in a biology lab?
(a) Viruses.
(b) RNA.
(c) Reproduction.
(d) DNA.

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

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

5. What is the name of the dance hall Feynman likes to go to during his freshman year at MIT?
(a) Playmour Dance Hall.
(b) Raymour and Playmore Ballroom.
(c) Raymour and Flannigan Dance Hall.
(d) Raymore and Saymore Ballroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Feynman compares the sounds of listening to the radio as a boy to what?

2. In high school Feynman changed the trigonometry ____________ because he didn't like the way they looked.

3. What is the name of the Chinese-speaking Caucasian at the Caltech house party?

4. How much does Feynman have to pay for what the TWA hostess orders in the nightclub in Albuquerque?

5. What does Feynman do to entertain the girls at the Girl Scout father-daughter banquet?

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