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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. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:
(a) Stupid.
(b) Elementary.
(c) Illogical.
(d) Superfluous.

2. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?
(a) 800.
(b) 120.
(c) 9.
(d) 300.

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

4. According to the text how many adults are there in the US?
(a) 100 million.
(b) 200 million.
(c) 300 million.
(d) 250 million.

5. How many outfits can be created according to Paulos?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of rain is referenced?

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

3. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?

4. What item in the structure is referenced?

5. What number is used in the joke about the population of the city?

(see the answer key)

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