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

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The mathematician is from what country?
(a) US.
(b) India.
(c) Greece.
(d) Egypt.

2. Which president is mentioned in the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Bush.
(b) Reagan.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Jackson.

3. Innumerates are more likely to believe in what?
(a) Absolutes.
(b) Atlantis.
(c) UFOs.
(d) Fairies.

4. What is Paulos' favorite pseudoscience?
(a) Numerology.
(b) Psychometry.
(c) Astrology.
(d) Phrenology.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This doctor was fond of which topic?

2. Which of the following is rationalized?

3. What item of clothing is used in an example?

4. Each person knows approximately how many people?

5. What item in the stadium is used as an example?

(see the answer key)

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