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

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

3. What does the man gauge to help his fear?
(a) Probability.
(b) Height.
(c) Distance.
(d) Weather.

4. Paulos denies that the personality is closely tied to which of the following?
(a) Nature.
(b) Nationality.
(c) Height.
(d) Zodiac.

5. When does this occur?
(a) At birth.
(b) -5 GMT.
(c) Anytime.
(d) At noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Math is ________.

2. Many are innumerate because they cannot connect math to:

3. Which is not mentioned as being a way to teach children?

4. Teaching which skill is helpful?

5. Where do the strangers live?

(see the answer key)

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