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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. Who was a giant in psychiatry?
(a) Jung.
(b) Salk.
(c) Koop.
(d) Curie.

2. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?
(a) Middle.
(b) Top 10%.
(c) Lower quadrant.
(d) Bottom 10%.

3. What common structure is used in the comparison?
(a) Mall.
(b) House.
(c) Church.
(d) Garage.

4. What item in the stadium is used as an example?
(a) Vendors.
(b) Players.
(c) Seats.
(d) Bases.

5. The first stranger's wife went to what kind of camp?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Girl Scout.
(c) Church.
(d) Concentration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.

2. In what year was the discovery made?

3. The mathematician is from what country?

4. People often compare which event?

5. What is the name of the expert in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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