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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Inescapable Mathematics of Musical Chairs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Schelling compare a sociologist?
(a) A forest ranger.
(b) A naturalist.
(c) A mathematician.
(d) A musician.

2. What does Schelling say individual behaviors have in economic analysis?
(a) Randomness.
(b) Statistical insignificance.
(c) Mathematical equality.
(d) Statistical predictability.

3. How does Schelling describe a decision such as choosing a seat in a theater?
(a) As a special case that cannot be analyzed using any particular interpretive framework.
(b) As a commonplace act that manifests the unconscious childhood sexual trauma of the individual.
(c) As something common and seemingly thoughtless that is nonetheless informed by subliminal motives.
(d) As a decision that can be predicted by mathematical laws of possibility.

4. What does Schelling say people have a tendency to do?
(a) Hide from unpleasant facts.
(b) Put themselves in good positions.
(c) Put others down.
(d) Be honest.

5. What does Schelling say the presence of a small group of black students in a college student body does for any economic propositions about the behavior of that student body?
(a) Introduces non-economic competition.
(b) Introduces tension and inequality.
(c) Introduces randomness.
(d) Introduces uncertainty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schelling say about the frequency of pairs?

2. What does Schelling say about Christmas cards?

3. What name does Schelling give to the effect people have on each other's behavior?

4. What additional explanation does Schelling offer for seat selection?

5. How does Schelling say the success of society is evaluated?

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