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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 More on Social Dilemmas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3 we are presented with examples of games that use mixed strategies, but this does not include which game below?
(a) Poker.
(b) Divide the Cake.
(c) Kriegspiel.
(d) Baseball.

2. In Chapter 1 if neither loved one pushes their button by the time limit what happens?
(a) Both are beaten.
(b) Both die.
(c) One dies.
(d) Both are set free.

3. Game theory involves competitive games between perfectly ____ and opposed players.
(a) Equal.
(b) Matched.
(c) Rational.
(d) Irrational.

4. The RAND Corporation became know for "___" the unthinkable as they considered problems arising in varied situations?
(a) Doing.
(b) Thinking.
(c) Saying.
(d) Recommending.

5. Over the years variations on the Ohio study have included variables in gender, race and ____.
(a) Eye color.
(b) Books read.
(c) Education.
(d) Car ownership.

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosopher advocated a world government for peace?

2. Who came up with the game model centered around two hunters deciding what to hunt for the day?

3. In Chapter 5 it is mentioned that the RAND Corporation became known as what type of place?

4. Besides mathematics, von Neumann, according to details in Chapter 2, was also very knowledgeable in what area?

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

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