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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 - Pseudoscience.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?
(a) Lower quadrant.
(b) Middle.
(c) Bottom 10%.
(d) Top 10%.

3. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Math teacher.
(d) Salesman.

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

5. What piece of office equipment is mentioned?
(a) Typewriter.
(b) Copier.
(c) Computer.
(d) Telephone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the two people meet?

2. How does the business man travel?

3. Each person knows approximately how many people?

4. What would make math easier for people?

5. What did the doctor invent?

(see the answer key)

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