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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Whence Innumeracy?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is mentioned as being highly affected by lack of estimating skills?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Math teachers.
(d) Scientists.

2. Things are often misused if they are ______.
(a) Oversimplified.
(b) Mathematical.
(c) Abstract.
(d) Understated.

3. Lack of what is responsible for that fear?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Application.
(c) Celebration.
(d) Encouragement.

4. The doctor was convinced about his:
(a) Scientific prowess.
(b) Math skills.
(c) Time of death.
(d) Golf score.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cannot teach simple math to students?

2. Is it insisted that children learn which functions?

3. Which is taught in elementary schools?

4. Each person knows approximately how many people?

5. Which skill is rarely taught?

(see the answer key)

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