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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IX (pages 241-273).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Richard describe the pathways in the neural net in back propagation?
(a) As disciplined.
(b) As variously weighted.
(c) As democratic.
(d) As lifelike.

2. What kind of trauma did Audrey suffer?
(a) Fits of insanity.
(b) Depression.
(c) Paralysis.
(d) Memory loss.

3. What does implementation F develop the ability to do?
(a) Meditate.
(b) Philosophize.
(c) Sing.
(d) Test hypotheses.

4. What was Richard admitted to after he parted with C.?
(a) A research position.
(b) A think tank.
(c) A Ph.D. program.
(d) A teaching job.

5. Why is Richard upset by his lunch with Philip Lentz and others?
(a) He is concerned that the others' research is overlooking one vital principle.
(b) He is terrified by the fragility of the current peace.
(c) He cannot forget the hurt feelings felt by the people Lentz insults.
(d) He is afraid for the state of modern science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens if information that comes out of back propagation does not match the information put in?

2. What change does Philip Lentz make in implementation B?

3. What is Richard worried about after his lunch with Philip Lentz and the others?

4. How does Harold Plover treat Richard at lunch?

5. What does Richard realize about the things he could teach Helen?

(see the answer key)

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