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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Von Neumann's Last years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kriegspiel is what is termed an "____" information game.
(a) Calculated.
(b) Imperfect.
(c) Infinite.
(d) Finite.

2. When did the RAND Corporation become home to many distinguished scientists?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1950s.

3. Who appointed von Neumann Atomic Energy Commissioner?
(a) Truman.
(b) Eisenhower.
(c) Roosevelt.
(d) Nixon.

4. What was the bomb called that von Neumann developed which became the basis for later nuclear device development?
(a) The "fat man" bomb.
(b) The "bully" bomb.
(c) The ICBMs.
(d) The "trapdoor."

5. Who became pessimistic about military technology and modern society as they aged?
(a) Truman.
(b) von Neumann.
(c) Russell.
(d) Shubik.

Short Answer Questions

1. Game theory, according to details in Chapter 3, is a ____ of conflict.

2. A study commissioned to find out how many bombs the U.S. had available reported that a total of 300 to 600 bombs were available in what year?

3. During von Neumann's time on the Princeton social scene, he attended numerous parties and his drink of choice was what?

4. Which one of von Neumann's colleagues, though a left wing pacifist, joined with him in advocating preventative nuclear war against the Soviet Union?

5. What was the name of the Russian spy working in Britain that helped leak key nuclear information to help Russia become nuclear capable quicker?

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