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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Fantastic Figures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard tells a story about an old friend in Los Alamos calling him to tell him some sad news. The sad news was that who had died?
(a) Herman.
(b) Arlene.
(c) William.
(d) Shirley.

2. How much money was Richard allowed per day for hotel and food?
(a) $75.
(b) $50.
(c) $85.
(d) $100.

3. In the beginning of I Just Shook His Hand, what university does Richard mention that had wanted him to come speak for years?
(a) University of Florida.
(b) Kyoto University.
(c) Stanford University.
(d) Harvard University.

4. When Richard goes to the palace to meet the king and queen in "Part 1: Letters, Photos, and Drawings," what color of coats were the waiters wearing?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

5. Richard attended some meetings in Poland inside the palace. What was painted on the ceiling of the palace?
(a) Horses.
(b) Historic Polish leaders.
(c) A blue sky and clouds.
(d) Birds and other flying creatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard states that when he saw equations in his mind, he saw the letters in color. In what color did he see the letter N?

2. Before Richard was born, his father told his mother that "if it's a boy, he's going to be a" what?

3. How far was the shrine from the inn where Richard stayed in Iseokitsu?

4. In what year was Richard finally able to oblige the university that wanted him to speak?

5. How many days did the chairman of the committee tell everyone it would take to complete the investigation?

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