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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before ever making his memorable contribution for the development of game theory von Neumann was already known as the "best ______ in the world."
(a) Brain.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Thinker.
(d) Mathematician.

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

3. How long do the people, each in separate rooms have to decide about pushing the button before the choice is taken away from them?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 1 day.

4. In Chapter 1, as time runs out for the loved ones, each in a separate room what will each be tempted to do?
(a) Beg for more time.
(b) Wait it out.
(c) Quit.
(d) Push the button.

5. In the game prisoner's dilemma the police separate the two criminals into ______ .
(a) A stark cellar.
(b) Prison cells.
(c) Interrogation rooms.
(d) Transfer rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. In prisoner's dilemma, if either criminal confesses before the other the police promise to do what?

2. What was the first name of von Neumann's first wife?

3. What course topic was von Neumann invited to teach at Princeton?

4. David Hilbert was a great ____.

5. What was the last name of von Neumann's second wife?

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