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

2. What is often used to explain non-science?
(a) Nonsense.
(b) Double talk.
(c) False reports.
(d) Useless statistics.

3. Which is an example of a coincidence?
(a) Winning streak.
(b) Finding a penny on the sidewalk.
(c) Being hired for a new job.
(d) Finding a good parking spot.

4. What is the best way to improve math skills?
(a) Reading math books.
(b) Study underlying philosophy.
(c) Teach another.
(d) Practice.

5. What word does the author use to describe mathematical errors?
(a) Egregious.
(b) Irritating.
(c) Nonsensical.
(d) Erroneous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Each person knows approximately how many people?

2. When does this occur?

3. Paulos jokes about how many hamburgers?

4. Which doctor was the inventor's good friend?

5. Paulos states that some people believe _______.

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