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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 3 - 5).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the War of Independence last?
(a) Six months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Two years.

2. Which book did Lewis publish in 2003?
(a) Narwhals.
(b) Moneyball.
(c) The Blind Side.
(d) Change is Hard.

3. Morey said that knowledge is literally which of the following?
(a) Power.
(b) Danger.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Prediction.

4. Which two areas did aptitude tests reveal that Kahneman was equally suited to excel in?
(a) Humanities and Science.
(b) Mathematics and Medicine.
(c) Marksmanship and Humanities.
(d) Physical Sports and Humanities.

5. Why does Morey choose to ban nicknames from use on the NBA team he manages?
(a) They can hurt players' feelings.
(b) They can lead to fights on the court.
(c) They can add to bias and cloud judgment when picking players.
(d) They can give the team a bad reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Amos Tversky dedicate his PhD dissertation to?

2. Which of the following books did Kahneman like as a boy?

3. What was Marc Gasol's nickname that blinded Morey and some others from seeing his true talent?

4. In Chapter 4, who did Tversky marry in the United States?

5. In Chapter 4, which university did Tversky begin working at upon his return to Israel?

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