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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 is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?
(a) Calculators.
(b) Scientific notation.
(c) Large numbers.
(d) Multiplication tables.

2. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?
(a) It's a small world.
(b) Play more and win more.
(c) Haste makes waste.
(d) A fool and his money are soon parted

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the strangers live?

2. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.

3. Which explorer is referenced?

4. What is the name of the mathematician who sees everything in numbers?

5. In what year did the Italian scientist make this discovery?

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