Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz | One Week Quiz A

John Allen Paulos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 80 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz | One Week Quiz A

John Allen Paulos
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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 group does this coincidence often apply to?
(a) Taxi drivers.
(b) Children.
(c) Gamblers.
(d) Seniors.

2. Which book in the Bible is quoted by Paulos?
(a) Revelations.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Gospel of Matthew.
(d) 1 John.

3. Which is not one of the algorithms mentioned?
(a) Subtraction.
(b) Exponents.
(c) Addition.
(d) Fractions.

4. Where do the two people meet?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Business trip.
(c) Mall.
(d) Bar.

5. What did the invention reveal?
(a) How to calculate time zones.
(b) Human periodic cycles.
(c) How to cure phobias.
(d) Internal sleep clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?

2. What is often caused by childhood trauma?

3. Where do the strangers live?

4. What did Paulos dream about?

5. What is stronger than gravity?

(see the answer key)

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