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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. Which group does this coincidence often apply to?
(a) Taxi drivers.
(b) Gamblers.
(c) Children.
(d) Seniors.

2. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?
(a) 75%.
(b) 99%.
(c) 1%.
(d) 56%.

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

4. The author believes people need to learn how to understand _______.
(a) Geometry.
(b) Higher math concepts.
(c) Large numbers.
(d) Algebra.

5. What is the man afraid of?
(a) Bomb.
(b) Snake.
(c) Crash.
(d) Heights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What restaurant is referenced?

2. People often compare which event?

3. Paulos denies that the personality is closely tied to which of the following?

4. Which is an example of a coincidence?

5. Where was the inventor from?

(see the answer key)

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