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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. Why do people notice the coincidences?
(a) Someone points them out.
(b) Look for patterns.
(c) Focus on wins.
(d) Focus on bad things.

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

3. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.
(a) People don't notice.
(b) No one corrects the offender.
(c) No one cares.
(d) It is accepted.

4. What did the Italian scientist discover?
(a) Atom.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Combustible fuel.
(d) Bubonic plague.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?

2. How many seats are there in the stadium?

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

4. What is one of the most common mistakes in math?

5. Who was a giant in psychiatry?

(see the answer key)

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