1. Besides telling the speakers when to stop, what other duty did Richard's co-chairmen perform?
(a) Making sure Richard was always comfortable.
(b) Writing notes.
(c) Telling the next speaker when to start.
(d) Introducing the speakers.

2. Richard received a letter from a feminist group after a few of his lectures were published. What was Richard's short reply to this letter?
(a) "What are you talking about?"
(b) "Don't bug me, man!"
(c) "Please stop the nonsense!"
(d) "I've never heard of a woman scientist who knows more than me."

3. When Richard lost his pen; he asked for a pen at a kiosk and was told a pen cost how much?
(a) 68 Zlotys.
(b) $0.98.
(c) 14 Zlotys.
(d) $1.10.

4. What day of the week did the space shuttle have the accident?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Wednesday.

5. What did Richard's mother teach him were the highest forms of understanding?
(a) Understanding and love.
(b) Acceptance and faith.
(c) Laughter and human compassion.
(d) Individuality and strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Richard was practicing the "art" of kissing with a girl at a party, there was excitement and people start saying that someone is coming. Who were they talking about?

2. Who was in charge of the mission planning and operations group?

3. What show did Richard agree to appear on a Monday evening?

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

5. What was the name of Richard's cousin whom he says educated him about the press?

(see the answer key)

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