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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - Statistics, Trade-Offs, and Society, Close.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What item in the stadium is used as an example?
(a) Seats.
(b) Vendors.
(c) Bases.
(d) Players.

4. One of the containers might be filled with ________.
(a) Water.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Paper.
(d) Snakes.

5. Which is an incorrect statement in science?
(a) Whatever.
(b) In most cases.
(c) Usually.
(d) It depends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which explorer is referenced?

3. The mathematician is from what country?

4. What about coincidence makes it the most noticeable among events?

5. What is Paulos' forte?

(see the answer key)

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