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 percentage of rain is referenced?
(a) 50%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 40%.

2. How many bricks are in the wall?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 8,000.
(d) 20,000.

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

4. How does the business man travel?
(a) Boat.
(b) Plane.
(c) Train.
(d) Bus.

5. Paulos often has people ask him about what?
(a) His family.
(b) Education.
(c) Astrology.
(d) Buddhism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?

2. What percentage of possible fatality is almost always incorrect?

3. This doctor was fond of which topic?

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

5. The author believes people need to learn how to understand _______.

(see the answer key)

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