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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 makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.
(a) No one cares.
(b) People don't notice.
(c) It is accepted.
(d) No one corrects the offender.

2. Who was a giant in psychiatry?
(a) Salk.
(b) Curie.
(c) Koop.
(d) Jung.

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

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

5. Notation makes more sense than?
(a) Calculations.
(b) Diagrams.
(c) Words.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?

4. What does the man carry to help with the problem?

5. What is another name for those not proficient in math?

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