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

2. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Anchor.
(b) Political reporter.
(c) Meteorologist.
(d) Science analyst.

3. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?
(a) Math teacher.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Lawyer.

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

5. What is another name for those not proficient in math?
(a) Morons.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Illiterates.
(d) Innumerates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theory states that any number, no matter how large, can be achieved by adding smaller numbers together?

2. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?

3. What number is used in the joke about the population of the city?

4. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.

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

(see the answer key)

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