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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much younger was John Forbes Nash, Jr. than his mistress Eleanor?
(a) Twenty-four years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Two years.

2. Nash met with von Neumann to discuss his ideas regarding what in Chapter Ten?
(a) Riemann's Hypothesis.
(b) Manifolds.
(c) The continuum hypothesis.
(d) Game theory.

3. For what division did Nash work at New York University in Chapter Thirty?
(a) The Antioch Institute of Technology.
(b) The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
(c) The Carnegie Institute of Technology.
(d) The Harvard Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

4. When was the first Fields Medal awarded?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1876.

5. What does IMU stand for?
(a) Infinite Mathematical Universe.
(b) International Mathematical Union.
(c) Infinite Mechanical Universe.
(d) International Manufacturing Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nash's theorem in Chapter Fifteen basically said that it is possible for every manifold to find a part that corresponds to what?

2. In Chapter Thirty-Two, Nash looked for another project in which to become involved and decided to tackle the problem posed by what?

3. Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study was founded by whom?

4. Alicia found employment as what in Chapter Thirty-One?

5. Where was Jürgen Moser born?

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