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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 - Pseudoscience.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is an example of a coincidence?
(a) Finding a good parking spot.
(b) Being hired for a new job.
(c) Winning streak.
(d) Finding a penny on the sidewalk.

2. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?
(a) Math teacher.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Lawyer.

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

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

5. Which explorer is referenced?
(a) Magellan.
(b) Cortez.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Vespucci.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous doctor does Paulos consider to be an innumerate?

2. Which of the following is rationalized?

3. Paulos refers to which Italian scientist?

4. Where is the stadium located?

5. Which other country is mentioned?

(see the answer key)

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