How Well Do You Know About A Beautiful Mind Story?

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    In a Beautiful Mind Nash had an intimate relationship with a nurse called _____

    • Eleanor
    • Patricia
    • Rosemary
    • Paulette
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Authored by Sylvia Nassar, A Beautiful Mind is a biography of Novel Prize winner John Dash. It covers from his childhood to his college years including his trouble adulthood and his relationships. Take this quiz to answer questions on this book and the characters featured in it.

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  • 2. 
    Nash was eventually diagnosed of the following illness?  - ProProfs

    Nash was eventually diagnosed of the following illness? 

    • Clinical Depression

    • Cancer

    • Schizophrenia

    • Pneumonia

    Correct Answer
    A. Schizophrenia
    Explanation
    Nash was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior, disorganized thinking, and hallucinations. This diagnosis explains Nash's erratic behavior, delusions, and his struggle to distinguish between reality and imagination. It also aligns with the portrayal of his condition in the movie "A Beautiful Mind," which is based on his life.

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  • 3. 
    What continent does Nash travel to during his tumultuous years? - ProProfs

    What continent does Nash travel to during his tumultuous years?

    • Africa

    • Europe

    • South America

    • Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Europe
    Explanation
    Nash travels to Europe during his tumultuous years.

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  • 4. 
    Nash eventually married a woman named _____ - ProProfs

    Nash eventually married a woman named _____

    • Eleanor

    • Patricia

    • Paulette

    • Alicia

    Correct Answer
    A. Alicia
    Explanation
    Nash eventually married a woman named Alicia.

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  • 5. 
    What citizenship did Nash try to renounce declaring himself a "Citizen of the world"? - ProProfs

    What citizenship did Nash try to renounce declaring himself a "Citizen of the world"?

    • UK

    • US

    • Australia

    • France

    Correct Answer
    A. US
    Explanation
    Nash tried to renounce his US citizenship and declared himself a "Citizen of the world". This suggests that he wanted to disassociate himself from any specific nationality and embrace a more global identity.

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  • 6. 
    What professionals recognized Nash's work leading to him winning a Nobel Prize? - ProProfs

    What professionals recognized Nash's work leading to him winning a Nobel Prize?

    • Computer Scientist

    • Mathematicians

    • Physicists

    • Economists

    Correct Answer
    A. Economists
    Explanation
    Economists recognized Nash's work leading to him winning a Nobel Prize because his contributions were primarily in the field of game theory, which is highly relevant and influential in economics. Nash's development of the concept of Nash equilibrium revolutionized the understanding of strategic decision-making and its applications in economics. His work had a significant impact on the field and was widely recognized and appreciated by economists, ultimately leading to his Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1994.

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  • 7. 
    Why was Nash dismissed from RAND corporation?  - ProProfs

    Why was Nash dismissed from RAND corporation? 

    • He laundered money

    • He was arrested

    • He resigned by himself

    • He was caught defending people

    Correct Answer
    A. He was arrested
    Explanation
    Nash was dismissed from RAND corporation because he was arrested.

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  • 8. 
    In what decade does Nash recover and return to some degree of health? - ProProfs

    In what decade does Nash recover and return to some degree of health?

    • 1960s

    • 1970s

    • 1980s

    • 1990s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990s
    Explanation
    In the 1990s, Nash recovers and returns to some degree of health. This suggests that after facing health issues, Nash's condition improved during this decade, allowing him to regain his health to some extent.

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  • 9. 
    By what name was Nash referred to by Princeton students as a result of his disheveled and lost appearance? - ProProfs

    By what name was Nash referred to by Princeton students as a result of his disheveled and lost appearance?

    • The Phantom

    • Dracula

    • The Chancellor

    • Ghost

    Correct Answer
    A. The Phantom
    Explanation
    Nash was referred to as "The Phantom" by Princeton students because of his disheveled and lost appearance. This nickname suggests that he was mysterious and elusive, perhaps due to his unconventional behavior and unconventional thinking. It also implies that he was somewhat of an enigma to his peers, adding to his reputation as a brilliant but eccentric individual.

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  • 10. 
    Which of Alicia's family members does Nash develop a bond with after moving in with her in the 1990s? - ProProfs

    Which of Alicia's family members does Nash develop a bond with after moving in with her in the 1990s?

    • Her brother

    • Her father

    • Her son

    • Her Uncle

    Correct Answer
    A. Her son
    Explanation
    Nash develops a bond with Alicia's son after moving in with her in the 1990s. This suggests that Nash forms a close relationship with Alicia's child and establishes a strong connection with him.

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