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

John Allen Paulos
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Chapter 1 - Examples and Principles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the mathematician who sees everything in numbers?
(a) Euclid.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Paulos.
(d) Ramanujan.

2. What percentage of possible fatality is almost always incorrect?
(a) 1%.
(b) 99%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 50%.

3. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:
(a) Illogical.
(b) Elementary.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Superfluous.

4. How many outfits can be created according to Paulos?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What item in the structure is referenced?

2. What item of clothing is used in an example?

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

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

5. When is the rain supposedly going to take place?

(see the answer key)

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