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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Is Electricity Fire?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which idea of Feynman's did the government patent official tell him had already been taken?
(a) Submarine.
(b) Airplane.
(c) Rocket.
(d) Electrical plant.

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

3. What is the name of the women at the nightclub in Albuquerque that Feynman befriended?
(a) Shirley.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Arlene.

4. How many desserts does the pantry lady leave for Feynman each night when he works at his aunt's hotel?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

5. While visiting Caltech, where does Feynman drive every night?
(a) Rodeo Drive.
(b) Sunset Strip.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) The beach.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Feynman does not like the Japanese language because it was too concerned with being _________.

3. What is needed to make the patent documents legal for the government?

4. What is Feynman going to give a lecture on in Kyoto?

5. Where does Feynman stay during the conference in New York to give a younger perspective on some position papers?

(see the answer key)

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