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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The RAND Corporation.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Kriegspiel is what is termed an "____" information game.
(a) Infinite.
(b) Calculated.
(c) Imperfect.
(d) Finite.

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

5. In what country did von Neumann earn his PhD in mathematics?
(a) The United States.
(b) The Middle East.
(c) Germany.
(d) Hungary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Game theory, according to details in Chapter 3, is a ____ of conflict.

2. John von Neumann's original game theory was extended to find an equilibrium solution to what kind of games?

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

4. In what century did Kriegspiel become popular among the Prussians?

5. Which game was popular in the IAS lunch rooms?

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