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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV (pages 91-119).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Richard realize when C. heard that her parents were moving?
(a) That she was dying.
(b) That he loved her more than he had ever loved anyone.
(c) That he did not know her well.
(d) That she had a history she had hidden from him.

3. What does Richard conclude about Lentz's feelings about working together?
(a) That he wants Richard to stay on the project.
(b) That he wants to work alone.
(c) That he wants to push Richard away from the project.
(d) That he wants to get help but take all the credit.

4. What is the first step in back propagation?
(a) Input data to a neural net.
(b) Build a network of supercomputers.
(c) Train a computer network to find data.
(d) Program a computer to distribute information.

5. What change does Philip Lentz make in implementation B?
(a) An increase in processor speeds.
(b) An increase in retention ability.
(c) A decrease in retention ability.
(d) An increase in interconnections.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richard refer to Philip Lentz in their second meeting?

2. What is Richard having difficulty with in the present moment, in the beginning of section II?

3. What was Richard admitted to after he parted with C.?

4. What was C.'s reaction to Richard's storytelling?

5. Who comes over to talk to Richard in Section II?

(see the answer key)

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