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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. In what year did the space shuttle accident occur?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1980.

2. On his way back from Brazil, where did Richard stop at?
(a) Trinidad.
(b) Venezuela.
(c) Tobago.
(d) Jamaica.

3. How many solid-fuel rockets help boost the shuttle for a few minutes before they separate from the shuttle?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

4. When Richard was a small boy, what did his father read to him?
(a) The Encyclopaedia Britannica.
(b) The bible.
(c) The dictionary.
(d) The Adventures of Huck Finn.

5. What is the name of the shuttle that Richard discusses in Part 2 of the book?
(a) Challenger.
(b) Columbia,
(c) Atlantis.
(d) Endeavour.

Short Answer Questions

1. The head of NASA had worked at the Hughes Aircraft Company where Richard had given lectures on which day of the week?

2. In Part 1, Richard mentions an artist friend who stated that scientists take beautiful flowers apart and then the flowers become what?

3. When Richard stood to accept his award from the American Association of Physics Teachers, he told the crowd that instead of talking about teaching he is going to talk about what?

4. When Richard bought a new pen at a kiosk, he was given two copies of the receipt. Why did the receipt say it was necessary to keep it?

5. How many co-chairmen assisted Richard during the conference in Kyoto?

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