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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Richard noticed the tree frog in the garden, he also noted a snake of what color?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Gray.
(d) Green.

3. Who accompanied Richard on his trip to Kyoto?
(a) Nobody.
(b) His daughter, Michelle.
(c) Gweneth.
(d) His son, Carl.

4. Where was the place that Richard mentions that all people from New York City go in the summer?
(a) The Catskill Mountains.
(b) Central Park.
(c) Fire Island.
(d) The Hamptons.

5. 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) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

6. How high were the ceilings in the Grand Hotel room that Richard was staying in?
(a) 15 feet.
(b) 10 feet.
(c) 20 feet.
(d) 12 feet.

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

8. What did Richard invite his first date to do with him?
(a) Go out to eat at a fancy restaurant.
(b) Go to a play.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Go to a dance.

9. What was the name of the girl that Richard has his first date with?
(a) Arlene.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Lisa.
(d) Angela.

10. In Part 1: Hotel City, Richard mentions going on a tour inside the United Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland. What kind of handles did the big auditorium doors have?
(a) Gold.
(b) Rod-iron.
(c) Brass.
(d) Silver.

11. What was the name of Richard's sister?
(a) Jillian.
(b) Joan.
(c) Jane.
(d) Julie.

12. The first time Richard ever said anything to the most popular girl at school was where?
(a) At a dance.
(b) During lunch break.
(c) In a park.
(d) In class.

13. What was the name of the hotel in Brussels where Richard was writing his letter from on October 11th, 1961?
(a) Hotel Amigo.
(b) The Grand Hotel.
(c) The Europe Hotel.
(d) Hotel Brussels.

14. Richard stated that when he was a kid growing up in Far Rockaway, he and his friend, Bernie, both had what in their homes?
(a) Central heat.
(b) Educated fathers.
(c) Labs.
(d) Televisions.

15. 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) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of joints are sealed at the Morton Thiokol factory?

2. When Richard joined the same group as Arlene, he found out that she had a boyfriend named what?

3. When the solid-fuel rockets separate from the shuttle, where do they fall?

4. How old was the Grand Hotel where Richard was staying?

5. When the taxi driver took Richard around an East Indian neighborhood, he pointed out two women he admired who gathered enough money to buy what?

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