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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Inescapable Mathematics of Musical Chairs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What consequence does Schelling say might affect people sitting closer to the stage?
(a) They can see and hear better.
(b) They are will be last to leave.
(c) They are socially outcast.
(d) They are forced to be watched by the others.

2. What does Schelling say the defines independent variable in a behavioral system?
(a) The sum of the dependent variables in parallel systems.
(b) The sum of the independent variables in linked systems.
(c) The imp of the perverse.
(d) The sum of the dependent variables.

3. What additional reason does Schelling give for the desire to sit in the back of a theater?
(a) People want to be prepared to flee.
(b) People want to feel safe in the dark.
(c) People want to be far from the stage.
(d) People want to watch people arrive.

4. Why can the Golden Gate Bridge charge a double toll for traffic in one direction without fear of being unfair?
(a) Because the traffic reverses direction at the end of every day.
(b) Because even one-way drivers will return one day.
(c) Because tolls are designed to repair social inequality.
(d) Because people coming south have more money than people in the city.

5. What does Schelling say the farmer needs to know?
(a) Who will buy his milk.
(b) How much milk his cows are giving.
(c) How much it will cost the driver to take his milk to market.
(d) Who will take his milk to market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schelling say about Christmas cards?

2. How does Schelling describe the system of skiers going up a lift and coming down the trails?

3. What does Schelling say about balance in individual cases?

4. What does Schelling say governs each decision?

5. What does Schelling say most people will say about their driving?

(see the answer key)

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