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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Introduction - Chapter 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Morey choose to ban nicknames from use on the NBA team he manages?
(a) They can lead to fights on the court.
(b) They can hurt players' feelings.
(c) They can give the team a bad reputation.
(d) They can add to bias and cloud judgment when picking players.

2. What school of psychological thought was Kahneman most attracted to as a young man?
(a) Gestalt.
(b) Keynesian.
(c) Gesellschaft.
(d) Gemeinschaft.

3. What nickname did Houston radio personalities give to Daryl Morey when he first took over as general manager of the city's NBA team?
(a) The Killer.
(b) The Ringer.
(c) Bulldog.
(d) Deep Blue.

4. Which team did Stephan Curry play for?
(a) The Golden State Warriors.
(b) The Houston Rockets.
(c) The L.A. Lakers.
(d) The Miami Heat.

5. What does Morey realize was one of his big mistakes with the unsuccessful player his model chose in 2008?
(a) The player had a serious previous injury.
(b) The player had cheated.
(c) The player did not do well in college.
(d) The player was too old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of professional does Morey often hire who always seem to disappoint him?

2. Lewis opens the book with a quote from which author?

3. Who was Kahneman's first real friend?

4. Who did Singh tell Morey and his team were his two favorite basketball players?

5. Which book had a big influence on Daryl Morey when he was a teenager?

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