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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 Chicken and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the bomb called that von Neumann developed which became the basis for later nuclear device development?
(a) The "fat man" bomb.
(b) The "bully" bomb.
(c) The ICBMs.
(d) The "trapdoor."

2. What game is similar to volunteer's dilemma but is played by only two people?
(a) Deadlock.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Stag Hunt.
(d) Bully.

3. Which one of von Neumann's colleagues, though a left wing pacifist, joined with him in advocating preventative nuclear war against the Soviet Union?
(a) Einstein.
(b) Russell.
(c) Nash.
(d) Oppenheimer.

4. Where was the disastrous Secretary of the Navy's speech about neutralizing the Soviet threat made?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) Arizona.
(c) California.
(d) Illinois.

5. In what year was von Neumann invited to join the Manhattan Project?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1912.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the Russian spy working in Britain that helped leak key nuclear information to help Russia become nuclear capable quicker?

2. Scientists working on the Manhattan Project were in a rush to complete the project before Russia and ____ could complete their similar projects.

3. Which one of von Neumann's friends and colleague used game theory to help the Allies improve bombing efficacy in Europe?

4. Who invited von Neumann to join the Manhattan Project?

5. What was a public example of a nuclear chicken game?

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