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

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

3. Many people assume that cashiers can calculate ________.
(a) Multiple items.
(b) Refunds.
(c) Discounts.
(d) Change.

4. What stadium is referenced?
(a) Wrigley Field.
(b) Veteran's Stadium.
(c) Three Rivers Stadium.
(d) Yankee Stadium.

5. How many outfits can be created according to Paulos?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which capital city is mentioned?

2. What item of clothing is used in an example?

3. Innumeracy is ________.

4. What item in the stadium is used as an example?

5. Paulos likes to debunk which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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