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

John Allen Paulos
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Probability and Coincidence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory states that any number, no matter how large, can be achieved by adding smaller numbers together?
(a) Euclid's Law.
(b) The Archimedes Principle.
(c) Pythagorean Theorem.
(d) Theory of Relativity.

2. What item of clothing is used in an example?
(a) Coat.
(b) Skirt.
(c) Sock.
(d) Shoe.

3. What would make math easier for people?
(a) Making it personal.
(b) Destroying all calculators.
(c) Giving everyone a calculator.
(d) Spelling it out.

4. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?
(a) 300.
(b) 800.
(c) 120.
(d) 9.

5. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.
(a) No one cares.
(b) It is accepted.
(c) No one corrects the offender.
(d) People don't notice.

Short Answer Questions

1. The mathematician is from what country?

2. How does the business man travel?

3. What percentage of rain is referenced?

4. What item in the structure is referenced?

5. What type of doctor was he?

(see the answer key)

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