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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 9 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Lewis identify as the most curious of Danny Kahneman's personal doubts?
(a) The ones he had about his singing skills.
(b) The ones he had about his own memory.
(c) The ones he had about his finances.
(d) The ones he had about his own intellectual talent.

2. What was all that Daryl Morey wanted to do in life as a young man?
(a) Become a day trader on Wall Street.
(b) Design tall buildings.
(c) Build winning sports teams.
(d) Become a businessman.

3. In Oregon, where did Tversky and Kahneman find an office to work together in?
(a) A former Unitarian church.
(b) A former post office.
(c) A former florist shop.
(d) A former butcher shop.

4. Which two areas did aptitude tests reveal that Kahneman was equally suited to excel in?
(a) Mathematics and Medicine.
(b) Physical Sports and Humanities.
(c) Marksmanship and Humanities.
(d) Humanities and Science.

5. In 2007, which two players did Morey use his model to draft to great success?
(a) Aaron Brooks and Carl Landry.
(b) Jeremy Lin and Carl Landry.
(c) Alan Iverson and Aaron Brooks.
(d) Carl Landry and Alan Iverson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tversky and Kahneman spend the academic year 1970 - 71 doing?

2. In Chapter 5, how did Kahneman react to Tversky's lecture about Bayesian Theory?

3. Kahneman felt that it was the anticipation of which of the following that affected many people's decisions?

4. Who was in charge of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that asked Kahneman for help in 1974?

5. What publication did Tversky and Kahneman think offered them the best chance of reaching audiences outside of psychology?

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