Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

John Allen Paulos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 80 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

John Allen Paulos
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Probability and Coincidence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What number is used in the joke about the population of the city?
(a) 6.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 120.
(d) 18.

2. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.
(a) People don't notice.
(b) It is accepted.
(c) No one cares.
(d) No one corrects the offender.

3. What item in the structure is referenced?
(a) Doors.
(b) Windows.
(c) Nails.
(d) Bricks.

4. What percentage of rain is referenced?
(a) 25%.
(b) 40%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 75%.

5. How many seats are there in the stadium?
(a) 1,104.
(b) 1,058.
(c) 962.
(d) 1,259.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what did the doctor not believe?

2. What is Paulos' forte?

3. What does the man carry to help with the problem?

4. What stadium is referenced?

5. Where do the two people meet?

(see the answer key)

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