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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Bomb.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was von Neumann when he was invited to teach a course at Princeton?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 32.
(d) 26.

2. Prussian ___ were required to play Kriegspiel.
(a) Snipers.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Pilots.
(d) Officers.

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

4. In the prisoner's dilemma, what do both criminals have to do in order to be set free by the police?
(a) Tell lies about each other.
(b) Wait for their lawyers then confess.
(c) Confess.
(d) Keep quiet.

5. Despite escalating armaments the Cold War ended without _____.
(a) A nuclear exchange.
(b) Human rights violations.
(c) A bio-weapon exchange.
(d) U.N. mediation.

Short Answer Questions

1. During von Neumann's time on the Princeton social scene, he attended numerous parties and his drink of choice was what?

2. In what century was Kriegspiel developed?

3. Where were the Manhattan Project operations located?

4. How long do the people, each in separate rooms have to decide about pushing the button before the choice is taken away from them?

5. What was the last name of von Neumann's first wife?

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