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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: I Just Shook His Hand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Richard and his father were examining the leaf that was picked off a tree he stated that the line is the beginning of what color of fly?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

2. When Richard's father showed him a photo of the pope, what did he tell Richard is the difference between the pope and the people that are bowing before him?
(a) That the pope was closer to God.
(b) That the pope was older.
(c) That the pope was wearing a hat.
(d) That the pope is wiser.

3. What did Richard say Arlene played beautifully?
(a) The violin.
(b) The piano.
(c) The harp.
(d) The cello.

4. The taxi driver mentioned in Part 1: Getting Ahead said he wanted to build for the future by betting on horses. What did the taxi driver say he would buy if he won money on the horses?
(a) His own home.
(b) His own bicycle.
(c) His own radio.
(d) His own taxicab.

5. In Part 1: Getting Ahead, Richard was returning from Brazil by what?
(a) Train.
(b) Boat.
(c) Bus.
(d) Plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Richard talks about getting older and taking up reading and drawing, he mentions that he has limited what?

2. After Richard noticed the tree frog in the garden, he also noted a snake of what color?

3. What was the bathtub made out of at the inn in Iseokitsu?

4. Richard decided to attend a new shrine dedication; what were the kids doing during the ceremony?

5. Besides telling the speakers when to stop, what other duty did Richard's co-chairmen perform?

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