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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did the second doctor think he would die?
(a) 72.
(b) 51.
(c) 47.
(d) 68.

2. Which capital city is mentioned?
(a) London.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Berlin.

3. How many days is a woman's cycle?
(a) 23 days.
(b) 28 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 14 days.

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

5. Which doctor was the inventor's good friend?
(a) Oppenheimer.
(b) Freud.
(c) Wellby.
(d) Jung.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is referred to by the author?

2. Who is used as one of the examples?

3. What would make math easier for people?

4. Which two presidents are discussed in reference to coincidence?

5. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.

(see the answer key)

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