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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which/whose formula is discussed?
(a) Newton.
(b) Theory of Relativity.
(c) Pythagorean Theorem.
(d) Poisson.

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

4. What restaurant is referenced?
(a) Taco Bell.
(b) McDonalds.
(c) Savoy.
(d) Four Seasons.

5. What word does the author use to describe mathematical errors?
(a) Erroneous.
(b) Irritating.
(c) Egregious.
(d) Nonsensical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?

2. The doctor was convinced about his:

3. Which is related to pseudoscience?

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

5. According to Paulos, math has many ________.

(see the answer key)

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