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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The RAND Corporation.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Several famous RAND studies looked at how the public would respond to contact with aliens and life after what?
(a) An alien abduction.
(b) Chemical warfare.
(c) A nuclear war.
(d) A near death experience.

3. Which one of von Neumann's colleagues, though a left wing pacifist, joined with him in advocating preventative nuclear war against the Soviet Union?
(a) Nash.
(b) Einstein.
(c) Russell.
(d) Oppenheimer.

4. What philosopher advocated a world government for peace?
(a) Russell.
(b) Cun.
(c) Alchian.
(d) Hilbert.

5. What was the first name of von Neumann's second wife?
(a) Klara.
(b) Kasey.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Katherine.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 1 the author gives examples of hypothetical situations that deal with some kind of ___ problem, such as the two people in different rooms who have to decide whether to push a button.

4. Bertrand Russell is a ___.

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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