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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Testing Bloodhounds | Part 3: Los Alamos from Below.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doesn't Feynman like about working at his aunt's hotel?
(a) Smoking.
(b) The boss.
(c) Long hours.
(d) Tipping.

2. Who tutored Feynman's father as a child?
(a) A hypnotists.
(b) A mindreader.
(c) A magician.
(d) A mathematician.

3. What does Feynman's father tell him that the carnival mindreaders use?
(a) Magic.
(b) A code.
(c) Hypnosis.
(d) Powers of observation.

4. What does Feynman discover about the study of biology?
(a) It is too easy.
(b) It is just like physics.
(c) There is an answer for everything.
(d) There are lots of things no one knew.

5. What word do the physics students like to tease the mathematics students about in the graduate lounge?
(a) Obvious.
(b) Theorem.
(c) Construct.
(d) Trivial.

Short Answer Questions

1. While at MIT, Feynman annoys waitresses by leaving his tip in ________________.

2. How many desserts does the pantry lady leave for Feynman each night when he works at his aunt's hotel?

3. What does Feynman's dog use to follow his scent around the house?

4. What book does a teacher in high school give Feynman to study so he won't talk during class?

5. What does young Feynman put on his hands to do his fire trick?

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