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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Introduction - Chapter 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two areas did aptitude tests reveal that Kahneman was equally suited to excel in?
(a) Humanities and Science.
(b) Physical Sports and Humanities.
(c) Marksmanship and Humanities.
(d) Mathematics and Medicine.

2. What does Morey realize was one of his big mistakes with the unsuccessful player his model chose in 2008?
(a) The player did not do well in college.
(b) The player had cheated.
(c) The player had a serious previous injury.
(d) The player was too old.

3. What was all that Daryl Morey wanted to do in life as a young man?
(a) Design tall buildings.
(b) Become a day trader on Wall Street.
(c) Build winning sports teams.
(d) Become a businessman.

4. What kind of class did Morey enroll in during his time at Harvard Business School?
(a) Behavioral Economics.
(b) Sports Medicine.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Dance.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Lewis identify as the most curious of Danny Kahneman's personal doubts?
(a) The ones he had about his own intellectual talent.
(b) The ones he had about his singing skills.
(c) The ones he had about his finances.
(d) The ones he had about his own memory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kahneman remember April 27, 1944?

2. Who did Singh tell Morey and his team were his two favorite basketball players?

3. Why does Morey ultimately pass on drafting Satnam Singh?

4. When did the Kahnemans leave Europe?

5. What nickname did Houston radio personalities give to Daryl Morey when he first took over as general manager of the city's NBA team?

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