The Making of a Scientist

What was Feynman's father trying to teach his son when they were playing with the bathoom tiles?

• elementary mathematics
• math is fun
• how to be a scientist
• addition

In "The Making of a Scientist", Richard Feynman describes several stories from his childhood.  Why did he choose to write about these experiences?

• to show how his father taught him through observation and discussion
• to show that his father liked to play games with him rather than teach him
• to show how he did well in school so he could become a scientist
• to show the readers what life was like back when he was a child

In paragraphs 8–10 of the text, Feynman recalls a conversation he and another boy had about a bird. What was the main point of this portion of the text.

• The paragraphs show the differences in what the fathers thought was important to know.
  
• The paragraphs show the other boy knew more about the bird than Richard.
• The paragraphs describe all of the information that Richard Feynman learned about the bird.
• The paragraphs explain why the boys went on walks with their fathers.

In paragraph 23 of the text, what is the meaning of the word principle?

• a kind manner
• a general rule
• a confusing idea
• an entertaining story
  

What method did Richard Feynman's father use in order to encourage Richard to become interested in science?

• he took him for a walk

• he had deep discussions

• they read books together

• they watched the science channel

What was the main point that Richard Feynman had when retelling the Encyclopedia Britannica story?

• his father taught him to translate
• dinosaurs had a lot of magnitude
• dinosaurs were as tall as a two story building
• they liked to read

What was the main idea of the express wagon story?

• Richard's father taught him to notice things.
• Play was very important.
• Friction
• Richard's father liked him to use the wagon as part of his studies.

In paragraph 1, what does the word "seconds" mean in that context?

• of poor quality, unwanted
• number 2
• a very brief moment in time
• to get more food

In paragraph 21, what does the word "louse" mean in that context?

• singular version of lice
• bird
• flake of protein
• source of food

How many stories did Richard Feynman share about his upbringing with his father?

• 5
• 6
• 4
• 9