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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Every time the university mentioned in question #55 would ask Richard to come speak, what happened?

3. While on a tour inside the United Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland, Richard spotted a physicist friend of his from where?

4. Richard talked about himself and Murray keeping each other awake on the plane arguing, but then they woke up over where?

5. The first time Richard ever said anything to the most popular girl at school was where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Richard's father teach him about when Richard noticed the way his ball moved in his wagon?

2. Describe what Richard looked like when he was performing one of his "experiments" and he forgot to lock the door and someone walked in on him.

3. How did Richard learn about algebra?

4. Why did Richard tell Gweneth and Michelle that he had to write with a paper on his lap when he wrote his letter from the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens?

5. When Richard was asked to give a speech after the mayor had spoken at the dedication ceremony of the shrine, what did he say?

6. How did Richard describe the Hotel Amigo in Brussels?

7. Describe Richard's hotel room at the Grand Hotel in Warsaw, Poland.

8. Describe the auditorium in the United Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland that Richard took a tour of.

9. Why were there a lot of new buildings in Warsaw, Poland?

10. What happened when Gweneth realized that she had lost a roll of film?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the events of the O-ring ice water demonstration that Richard performs at one of the meetings of the commission. What objects did Richard need to complete this demonstration and why did he need those particular objects?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Gweneth's role in Richard's life. Compare and contrast the relationship of Gweneth and Richard to the relationship between Arlene and Richard. Use specific information from the book to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think of the way that Richard Feynman wrote this book? Did you enjoy learning about his life as a child and teenager? What story did you enjoy most about his life in Part 1 of the book? What story did enjoy most in Part 2 of the book? Describe your favorite parts in detail using specific information from the book to support your answers.

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