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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. Notation makes more sense than?
(a) Words.
(b) Diagrams.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Calculations.

2. What is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?
(a) Large numbers.
(b) Multiplication tables.
(c) Scientific notation.
(d) Calculators.

3. Each person knows approximately how many people?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 1,800.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 1,500.

4. Where was the inventor from?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) US.

5. What common structure is used in the comparison?
(a) House.
(b) Mall.
(c) Garage.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man gauge to help his fear?

2. What would make math easier for people?

3. What percentage of possible fatality is almost always incorrect?

4. What theory states that any number, no matter how large, can be achieved by adding smaller numbers together?

5. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?

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