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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. How old was von Neumann's daughter from his first marriage when she moved in with him?
(a) Teens.
(b) Late thirties.
(c) Pre teens.
(d) Young adult.

2. During von Neumann's time on the Princeton social scene, he attended numerous parties and his drink of choice was what?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Bourbon.

3. What was the first name of von Neumann's first wife?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Mariette.
(c) Marianne.
(d) Marilyn.

4. What does IAS stand for?
(a) Institute of Armament Strategies.
(b) Institute in Advanced Studies.
(c) Institute for Advanced Studies.
(d) Institute for Armament Strategies.

5. What is the name of von Neumann's daughter from his first wife?
(a) Martha.
(b) Marianne.
(c) Mariana.
(d) Madeline.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1 if neither loved one pushes their button by the time limit what happens?

2. Before ever making his memorable contribution for the development of game theory von Neumann was already known as the "best ______ in the world."

3. Besides Einstein, von Neumann was in the presence of such great thinkers as ____ at the IAS.

4. Besides Russell, who else advocated for preventative war during the Cold War?

5. Game theory involves competitive games between perfectly ____ and opposed players.

(see the answer key)

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