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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. As a child prodigy, besides learning mathematics and other subjects, von Neumann also learned what language?
(a) Arabic.
(b) Tagalog.
(c) Greek.
(d) Portuguese.

2. Bertrand Russell is a ___.
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Physicist.
(c) Economist.
(d) Mathematician.

3. Shortly after earning his PhD in mathematics, von Neumann moved to what country for a teaching position?
(a) The United States.
(b) Germany.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Israel.

4. Before ever making his memorable contribution for the development of game theory von Neumann was already known as the "best ______ in the world."
(a) Scientist.
(b) Thinker.
(c) Mathematician.
(d) Brain.

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) Ethical.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Mathematical.
(d) Legal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of von Neumann's daughter from his first wife?

2. In Chapter 1, as time runs out for the loved ones, each in a separate room what will each be tempted to do?

3. With what country was the United States engaged in a "cold war?"

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

5. Confessing before one's partner in prisoner's dilemma seems what?

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