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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the fictional Linda major in?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Biology.
(c) History.
(d) Economics.

2. The author notes that in the event that this book were made into a film, what role would System 2 play?
(a) A diva and backstabber.
(b) A supporting character that believes he is the hero.
(c) A leading role while thinking he is a background character.
(d) A minor character that knows it is a minor character.

3. In what year does the author describe visiting a Wall Street firm with Amost Tversky and Richard Thaler?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1984.

4. In the first description of the fictional Linda, Kahneman and Tversky said that she was how old?
(a) 26.
(b) 31.
(c) 35.
(d) 19.

5. In what branch of the military did the author complete service?
(a) Israeli Army.
(b) British Navy.
(c) U.S. Marines.
(d) French Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who created the Cognitive Reflection Test that involves the bat-and-ball problem along with two others?

2. In the presentation of the "character" of Tom W. in Chapter 14, what is the subject of the experiment asked to rate?

3. The author states that people's predilection for causal thinking exposes them to serious mistakes in evaluating what?

4. According to the author, the dynamics of what help explain the recurrent cycles of disaster, concern, and complacency that are familiar to students of large-scale emergencies?

5. The author notes that stereotyping is a negative word in our society. How does the author apply the word in his usage?

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