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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 Game Theory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which game was popular in the IAS lunch rooms?
(a) Kriegspiel.
(b) Tic-tac-toe.
(c) Chess.
(d) Poker.

2. In what century did Kriegspiel become popular among the Prussians?
(a) 20th.
(b) 17th.
(c) 18th.
(d) 19th.

3. John von Neumann developed game theory partly as an alternative foundation to what?
(a) Probability.
(b) Human behavior.
(c) Physics.
(d) Economics.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the people, each in separate rooms have to decide about pushing the button before the choice is taken away from them?

2. Prussian ___ were required to play Kriegspiel.

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

4. David Hilbert was a great ____.

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

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