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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. Which scientist helps Feynman work out which way the difference goes in his new theory?
(a) Wu.
(b) Christy.
(c) Gell-Mann.
(d) Boehem.

2. Feynman told the woman from Denmark after the Nobel dinner that they could talk about physics because everybody ___________.
(a) Knew nothing about it.
(b) Knew more about than they thought.
(c) Knew how to fake knowledge.
(d) Knew a little about it.

3. What does Feynman learn signaled a social mistake at Princeton?
(a) Surely you're joking!
(b) Uhm-uhm-uhm.
(c) Heh-heh-heh-heh.
(d) Hmm-hmm-hmm.

4. What is the machine Feynman designs for the army intended to be used for?
(a) Radar.
(b) Machine guns.
(c) Tanks.
(d) Bombs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Feynman has a long fascination with hallucinations and _____________.

2. Where does Feynman stay during the conference in New York to give a younger perspective on some position papers?

3. What is the name of the singer at the nightclub in Albuquerque who introduces Feynman to girls?

4. What does Feynman try to teach his friend Jirayr Zorthian?

5. Ever since high school, Feynman worries about being ____________.

(see the answer key)

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