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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 9 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what was the hospital Donald Redelmeier worked at known for?
(a) Treating victims of car accidents.
(b) Treating heart attacks.
(c) Treating mental health issues.
(d) Treating bone injuries.

2. What position did Tversky eventually rise to in the Israeli army?
(a) Tank driver.
(b) General.
(c) Platoon commander.
(d) Spy.

3. 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.

4. 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) Become a businessman.
(d) Build winning sports teams.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Lewis say Kahneman's and Tversky's relationship was like in every way other than sexually?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Parents and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which institution did Kahneman return to in 1967?

2. What is hindsight bias?

3. What did Redelmeier struggle with as a child?

4. What illness did Kahneman's father suffer from?

5. What did Tversky and Kahneman eventually title their work about decision-making?

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