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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Altered States.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Feynman graduates from MIT there are no jobs for __________.
(a) Scientists.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Physicists.
(d) Soldiers.

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

3. What is the topic of the lecture Feynman is invited to give at the Brazilian Academy of Sciences?
(a) Biological relativity.
(b) Quantum electrodynamics.
(c) Quantum relativity.
(d) Language development.

4. Ever since high school, Feynman worries about being ____________.
(a) An egghead.
(b) A nerd.
(c) A brainiac.
(d) A sissy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the women at the nightclub in Albuquerque that Feynman befriends married to?

3. While visiting Caltech, where does Feynman drive every night?

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

5. What causes Feynman to stay at Caltech?

(see the answer key)

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