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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 Game Theory.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. During von Neumann's time on the Princeton social scene, he attended numerous parties and his drink of choice was what?
(a) Wine.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Bourbon.

4. Kriegspiel is what is termed an "____" information game.
(a) Calculated.
(b) Infinite.
(c) Finite.
(d) Imperfect.

5. Game theory as developed by von Neumann revolutionized a variety of fields not just mathematics, but economics, biology and ___.
(a) Probability.
(b) Physics.
(c) Topology.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country did von Neumann earn his PhD in mathematics?

2. How old was von Neumann's daughter from his first marriage when she moved in with him?

3. Shortly after earning his PhD in mathematics, von Neumann moved to what country for a teaching position?

4. During the Cold War "mutually assured ___" was the deterrence doctrine of the time.

5. In the prisoner's dilemma, what do both criminals have to do in order to be set free by the police?

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