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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 John Von Neumann.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What course topic was von Neumann invited to teach at Princeton?
(a) Physics.
(b) Topology.
(c) Quantum theory.
(d) Probability and Statistics.

2. In Chapter 1, as time runs out for the loved ones, each in a separate room what will each be tempted to do?
(a) Wait it out.
(b) Push the button.
(c) Quit.
(d) Beg for more time.

3. How old was von Neumann's daughter from his first marriage when she moved in with him?
(a) Late thirties.
(b) Young adult.
(c) Pre teens.
(d) Teens.

4. Besides Russell, who else advocated for preventative war during the Cold War?
(a) Einstein.
(b) von Neumann.
(c) Morgenstern.
(d) Nash.

5. John von Neumann was from a family of ___ Jews.
(a) Polish.
(b) Czech.
(c) German.
(d) Hungarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prisoner's dilemma, what do both criminals have to do in order to be set free by the police?

2. What was the last name of von Neumann's second wife?

3. Before ever making his memorable contribution for the development of game theory von Neumann was already known as the "best ______ in the world."

4. In Chapter 1 the author gives examples of hypothetical situations that deal with some kind of ___ problem, such as the two people in different rooms who have to decide whether to push a button.

5. Game theory involves competitive games between perfectly ____ and opposed players.

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