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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. In what year was the discovery made?
(a) 1492.
(b) 1681.
(c) 1394.
(d) 1537.

2. What is another name for those not proficient in math?
(a) Illiterates.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Innumerates.
(d) Morons.

3. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?
(a) 75%.
(b) 56%.
(c) 1%.
(d) 99%.

4. What number is used in the joke about the population of the city?
(a) 6.
(b) 18.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 120.

5. What item in the structure is referenced?
(a) Windows.
(b) Nails.
(c) Bricks.
(d) Doors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would make math easier for people?

2. What stadium is referenced?

3. Each person knows approximately how many people?

4. Most prevalent scenario involving innumerates includes what?

5. What piece of office equipment is mentioned?

(see the answer key)

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