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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the authors argue is the primary incentive for not soliciting a prostitute?
(a) The fear of paying a large fine.
(b) The fear of going to jail.
(c) The fear of losing one's family.
(d) The fear of public ridicule.

2. What does Gyges' ring do?
(a) It makes him invisible.
(b) It makes him immortal.
(c) It makes him omniscient.
(d) It makes him a giant.

3. What percentage of the vote does an incumbent candidate lose on average if he spends half as much money in his second campaign?
(a) 5%.
(b) 7%.
(c) 3%.
(d) 1%.

4. Which two philosophers does Levitt cite who subscribe to the belief that people are inherently good?
(a) John Locke and Hegel.
(b) Heidegger and John Stuart Mill.
(c) Plato and Descartes.
(d) Socrates and Adam Smith.

5. Which of the following is not affected by the rank of a sumo wrestler?
(a) His housing accomodations.
(b) His food.
(c) His earnings.
(d) His entourage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which economist and philosopher does Levitt cite at the end of his introduction?

2. What portion of the full commission does the seller's real estate agent generally get to keep?

3. According to Paul Feldman's records, when are people least honest?

4. What comedic Hollywood icon does Levitt quote regarding honesty in this chapter?

5. From what city is Norma McCorvey?

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