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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Whence Innumeracy?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?
(a) Salk.
(b) Curie.
(c) Shubert.
(d) Fleiss.

2. In what did the doctor not believe?
(a) Vaccines.
(b) Phobias.
(c) Coincidences.
(d) Surgery.

3. What is stronger than gravity?
(a) Tides.
(b) Obstetrician.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Moon.

4. Paulos likes to debunk which of the following?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Religion.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Abstract thinking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the two people meet?

2. How many outfits can be created according to Paulos?

3. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?

4. Paulos believes that elementary schools lack ______ in their curriculum?

5. What famous doctor does Paulos consider to be an innumerate?

(see the answer key)

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