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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. How many bricks are in the wall?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 8,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 10,000.

2. What stadium is referenced?
(a) Yankee Stadium.
(b) Three Rivers Stadium.
(c) Wrigley Field.
(d) Veteran's Stadium.

3. Where do the two people meet?
(a) Business trip.
(b) Mall.
(c) Bar.
(d) Restaurant.

4. What is Paulos' forte?
(a) Explaining coincidences.
(b) Solving riddles.
(c) Devising new calculating systems.
(d) Creating word problems.

5. Paulos often has people ask him about what?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Education.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of rain is referenced?

2. What city is mentioned in one of the examples?

3. Which two presidents are discussed in reference to coincidence?

4. Notation makes more sense than?

5. The author believes people need to learn how to understand _______.

(see the answer key)

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