Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

John Allen Paulos
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Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

John Allen Paulos
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:
(a) Stupid.
(b) Illogical.
(c) Superfluous.
(d) Elementary.

2. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Meteorologist.
(b) Science analyst.
(c) Political reporter.
(d) Anchor.

3. The author believes people need to learn how to understand _______.
(a) Algebra.
(b) Large numbers.
(c) Higher math concepts.
(d) Geometry.

4. Which staff member is mentioned?
(a) Executive assistant.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Treasurer.
(d) Chief of Staff.

5. What does the man carry to help with the problem?
(a) Thermometer.
(b) Parachute.
(c) Bomb.
(d) Gum.

6. Who is the first doctor mentioned?
(a) Freud.
(b) Einstein.
(c) Jung.
(d) Salk.

7. People often compare which event?
(a) Birthdays.
(b) Shoe size.
(c) Age.
(d) Anniversaries.

8. When is the rain supposedly going to take place?
(a) Monday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Weekend.

9. What item of clothing is used in an example?
(a) Skirt.
(b) Sock.
(c) Coat.
(d) Shoe.

10. What item helps mathematical illiterates understand the above theory?
(a) Division.
(b) Subsets.
(c) Exponents.
(d) Multiplication.

11. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?
(a) Play more and win more.
(b) It's a small world.
(c) A fool and his money are soon parted
(d) Haste makes waste.

12. What about coincidence makes it the most noticeable among events?
(a) Fear.
(b) Superstition.
(c) Research.
(d) Focus.

13. This doctor was fond of which topic?
(a) Fate.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Synchronicity.
(d) Vaccines.

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

15. What stadium is referenced?
(a) Veteran's Stadium.
(b) Three Rivers Stadium.
(c) Yankee Stadium.
(d) Wrigley Field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for those not proficient in math?

2. How does the business man travel?

3. What would make math easier for people?

4. Which is an example of a coincidence?

5. What is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?

(see the answer keys)

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