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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. Besides mathematics, von Neumann, according to details in Chapter 2, was also very knowledgeable in what area?
(a) English Literature.
(b) History.
(c) Biology.
(d) Religion.

2. In prisoner's dilemma a ____ action will be bad for both parties,which is a problem game theory seeks to understand.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Irrational.
(c) Simple.
(d) Rational.

3. Game theory involves competitive games between perfectly ____ and opposed players.
(a) Irrational.
(b) Matched.
(c) Equal.
(d) Rational.

4. What course topic was von Neumann invited to teach at Princeton?
(a) Probability and Statistics.
(b) Topology.
(c) Physics.
(d) Quantum theory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite escalating armaments the Cold War ended without _____.

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

3. 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 ____.

4. Bertrand Russell is a ___.

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

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