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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In New York City, what did analysts credit with the precipitous drop in violent crime?
(a) Community development.
(b) After-school programs.
(c) Innovative policing.
(d) Number cooking.

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

4. In his introduction, what does Levitt say he wants to replace with honest assessment?
(a) Social bias.
(b) Dogma.
(c) Conventional wisdom.
(d) Moral posturing.

5. What comedic Hollywood icon does Levitt quote regarding honesty in this chapter?
(a) Soupy Sales.
(b) Stan Laurel.
(c) Buster Keaton.
(d) W.C. Fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action led to a reduction in blood donors in the 1970s?

2. Which film boxer do the authors cite in their discussion of honesty in sports?

3. In 1987, why did many people stop claiming fake children on their tax returns?

4. What percentage of people actually pays for Paul Feldman's wares?

5. What do obstetricians in lower birth-rate areas do more often?

(see the answer key)

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