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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 John Von Neumann.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the game prisoner's dilemma the police separate the two criminals into ______ .
(a) Prison cells.
(b) Transfer rooms.
(c) Interrogation rooms.
(d) A stark cellar.

2. During the Cold War "mutually assured ___" was the deterrence doctrine of the time.
(a) Destruction.
(b) Peace.
(c) Development.
(d) Success.

3. What was the last name of von Neumann's second wife?
(a) Paul.
(b) William.
(c) Robert.
(d) Dan.

4. In what country did von Neumann earn his PhD in mathematics?
(a) Hungary.
(b) The United States.
(c) The Middle East.
(d) Germany.

5. In Chapter 1 the author gives examples of hypothetical situations that deal with some kind of ___ problem, such as the two people in different rooms who have to decide whether to push a button.
(a) Mathematical.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Legal.
(d) Ethical.

Short Answer Questions

1. John von Neumann was from a family of ___ Jews.

2. Besides mathematics, von Neumann, according to details in Chapter 2, was also very knowledgeable in what area?

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

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

5. In Chapter 1 if the person in one of the rooms pushes the button before their loved one in another room their loved one will be ____.

(see the answer key)

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