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

2. The mathematician is from what country?
(a) India.
(b) Greece.
(c) Egypt.
(d) US.

3. What is the probability of people being directly linked?
(a) 10%.
(b) 99%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 1%.

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

5. What about coincidence makes it the most noticeable among events?
(a) Focus.
(b) Superstition.
(c) Research.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the expert in this chapter?

2. How does the business man travel?

3. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?

4. Which explorer is referenced?

5. Who made one of the most important and yet simple mathematical discoveries?

(see the answer key)

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