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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Levitt, what do humans primarily respond to?
(a) Flattery.
(b) Fear.
(c) Incentives.
(d) Passion.

2. Which of the following is not a bit of specialty information Levitt says a real estate owner claims to have?
(a) State of the buyer's mind.
(b) Housing market.
(c) Architectural background.
(d) The house's true value.

3. Why does Levitt believe there are few violent criminals in the end of the twentieth century?
(a) They were incarcerated at a younger age.
(b) They were never born.
(c) They had less access to weapons.
(d) They have been better educated.

4. Which black politician's slim election victory indicates voters might have lied to pollsters?
(a) Barack Obama.
(b) Harold Ford, Jr.
(c) Cory Booker.
(d) David Dinkins.

5. How many bouts does a sumo wrestler have to win in order for his ranking to rise?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 20.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do 7-7 sumo wrestlers begin losing matches most often?

2. Which two groups are the most discriminated against on Weakest Link?

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

4. In 1987, why did many people stop claiming fake children on their tax returns?

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

(see the answer key)

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