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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Schelling say might disappear if parents had the ability to choose their children's traits?
(a) Inequalities.
(b) Minority cultures.
(c) Undesirable traits.
(d) Languages.

2. What example does Schelling use to explain the closed system with a density enhancement?
(a) Distribution for local co-op market.
(b) Distribution for a university.
(c) Distribution for a highway toll system.
(d) Distribution for a nursing home.

3. What is an unconditional preference?
(a) A preference that does not acknowledge other alternatives.
(b) A preference that does not change regardless of others' actions.
(c) A preference that has to be adopted by all members of a group.
(d) A force of psychological nature.

4. What does Schelling say might be a demographic consequence of parents choosing their children's traits?
(a) Left-handedness might disappear.
(b) Median longevity might increase.
(c) Median IQ might increase.
(d) Median size might increase.

5. What is the central issue in the case Schelling presents regarding hockey helmets?
(a) How many people make the choice.
(b) The reasonableness of the decision.
(c) The validity of safety statistics.
(d) The authority of the league.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schelling say about the "closed model"?

2. What does Schelling say would be the downside to chromosomal modification?

3. What does Schelling say would be at risk in a culture where parents preferred male children?

4. What aspect of the history of nuclear weapons does Schelling describe?

5. How many distinct eggs does Schelling say a woman can produce?

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