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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. Which two presidents are discussed in reference to coincidence?
(a) Nixon and Johnson.
(b) Washington and Cleveland.
(c) Adams and Jefferson.
(d) Lincoln and Kennedy.

2. The mathematician is from what country?
(a) India.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Greece.
(d) US.

3. How does the business man travel?
(a) Bus.
(b) Train.
(c) Plane.
(d) Boat.

4. What is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?
(a) Scientific notation.
(b) Multiplication tables.
(c) Calculators.
(d) Large numbers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first doctor mentioned?

2. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?

3. Which/whose formula is discussed?

4. What item in the structure is referenced?

5. Where do the two people meet?

(see the answer key)

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