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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 does the business man travel?
(a) Boat.
(b) Plane.
(c) Bus.
(d) Train.

2. What does the man carry to help with the problem?
(a) Bomb.
(b) Parachute.
(c) Thermometer.
(d) Gum.

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

4. Where do the strangers live?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Opposite sides of the country.
(d) Equator.

5. What item in the stadium is used as an example?
(a) Vendors.
(b) Players.
(c) Bases.
(d) Seats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?

2. What common structure is used in the comparison?

3. What is the man afraid of?

4. What type of academic would most likely cringe over a misused word?

5. What did the Italian scientist discover?

(see the answer key)

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