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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. In the prisoner's dilemma, what do both criminals have to do in order to be set free by the police?
(a) Keep quiet.
(b) Wait for their lawyers then confess.
(c) Confess.
(d) Tell lies about each other.

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

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

4. During the Cold War "mutually assured ___" was the deterrence doctrine of the time.
(a) Success.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Development.
(d) Peace.

5. As a child prodigy, besides learning mathematics and other subjects, von Neumann also learned what language?
(a) Greek.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Tagalog.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Besides Russell, who else advocated for preventative war during the Cold War?

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

5. What is the name of von Neumann's daughter from his first wife?

(see the answer key)

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