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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the authors of FREAKONOMICS consider doing for six minutes?
(a) Writing a book on a single theme.
(b) Falsifying all their data.
(c) Writing a novel.
(d) Giving up.

2. Paul Feldman makes his living delivering what to offices?
(a) Cheese trays.
(b) Ink cartridges.
(c) Bagels.
(d) Paper.

3. Which of the following is not an alternate source of funding in the twentieth century?
(a) Gunrunning.
(b) Prostitution rings.
(c) Moonshine operations.
(d) Union busting.

4. What does Gyges' ring do?
(a) It makes him a giant.
(b) It makes him immortal.
(c) It makes him invisible.
(d) It makes him omniscient.

5. According to normal Weakest Link strategy, who will players vote off in later rounds?
(a) No one.
(b) The weakest players.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Better players.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a public figure that the author mentions as a wealthy man purchasing public office?

2. What Supreme Court case involved Norma McCorvey as plaintiff?

3. What comedic Hollywood icon does Levitt quote regarding honesty in this chapter?

4. What portion of the full commission does the seller's real estate agent generally get to keep?

5. According to Paul Feldman's records, when are people least honest?

(see the answer key)

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