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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 Chapter 1 if neither loved one pushes their button by the time limit what happens?
(a) Both are beaten.
(b) Both are set free.
(c) Both die.
(d) One dies.

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 1, as time runs out for the loved ones, each in a separate room what will each be tempted to do?
(a) Wait it out.
(b) Quit.
(c) Beg for more time.
(d) Push the button.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does IAS stand for?

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

5. Shortly after earning his PhD in mathematics, von Neumann moved to what country for a teaching position?

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