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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 More on Social Dilemmas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After WWI what did the U.S. push to develop in the hopes of gaining an edge over the Soviet Union?
(a) The atom bomb.
(b) ICBMs.
(c) The hydrogen bomb.
(d) MIRVs.

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

3. According to details in Chapter 7 Harold Urey was a key developer of what?
(a) The atom bomb.
(b) The hydrogen bomb.
(c) MIRVs.
(d) ICBMs.

4. Besides Bertrand Russell, what mathematician thought a new war between the U.S. and Soviet Union was inevitable once the conflict ended between the Allied and Axis powers?
(a) Merrrill Flood.
(b) John Nash.
(c) Kurt Godel.
(d) John von Neumann.

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) Scientist.
(b) Mathematician.
(c) Thinker.
(d) Brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came up with the game model centered around two hunters deciding what to hunt for the day?

2. The RAND Corporation became know for "___" the unthinkable as they considered problems arising in varied situations?

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

4. How long did von Neumann take to do calculations for a project which he thought he would need a digital computer to complete?

5. Prussians issued Kriegspiel to every ____.

(see the answer key)

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