Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

John Allen Paulos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 80 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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

2. The first stranger's wife went to what kind of camp?
(a) Girl Scout.
(b) Concentration.
(c) Church.
(d) Tennis.

3. Paulos denies that the personality is closely tied to which of the following?
(a) Height.
(b) Zodiac.
(c) Nature.
(d) Nationality.

4. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?
(a) It's a small world.
(b) Play more and win more.
(c) A fool and his money are soon parted
(d) Haste makes waste.

5. What restaurant is referenced?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) Four Seasons.
(c) Savoy.
(d) Taco Bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:

2. What type of doctor was he?

3. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?

4. Where do the strangers live?

5. Which group does this coincidence often apply to?

(see the answer key)

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