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

2. Where was the inventor from?
(a) US.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

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

4. This doctor was fond of which topic?
(a) Vaccines.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Fate.
(d) Synchronicity.

5. What item of clothing is used in an example?
(a) Shoe.
(b) Coat.
(c) Skirt.
(d) Sock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?

2. Paulos refers to which Italian scientist?

3. What about coincidence makes it the most noticeable among events?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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