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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. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?
(a) Bottom 10%.
(b) Top 10%.
(c) Lower quadrant.
(d) Middle.

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

3. What stadium is referenced?
(a) Yankee Stadium.
(b) Wrigley Field.
(c) Veteran's Stadium.
(d) Three Rivers Stadium.

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

5. Who made one of the most important and yet simple mathematical discoveries?
(a) Newton.
(b) Archimedes.
(c) Freud.
(d) Paulos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city is mentioned in one of the examples?

2. What is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?

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

4. What is one of the most common mistakes in math?

5. What word does the author use to describe mathematical errors?

(see the answer key)

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