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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which two presidents are discussed in reference to coincidence?
(a) Adams and Jefferson.
(b) Washington and Cleveland.
(c) Lincoln and Kennedy.
(d) Nixon and Johnson.

3. What is Paulos' forte?
(a) Solving riddles.
(b) Creating word problems.
(c) Devising new calculating systems.
(d) Explaining coincidences.

4. The author believes people need to learn how to understand _______.
(a) Large numbers.
(b) Algebra.
(c) Geometry.
(d) Higher math concepts.

5. Which explorer is referenced?
(a) Magellan.
(b) Cortez.
(c) Vespucci.
(d) Columbus.

6. Why do people notice the coincidences?
(a) Focus on bad things.
(b) Someone points them out.
(c) Focus on wins.
(d) Look for patterns.

7. What common structure is used in the comparison?
(a) Church.
(b) Garage.
(c) Mall.
(d) House.

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

9. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Political reporter.
(b) Meteorologist.
(c) Anchor.
(d) Science analyst.

10. What percentage of rain is referenced?
(a) 25%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 40%.
(d) 75%.

11. How many bricks are in the wall?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 8,000.
(d) 5,000.

12. How many seats are there in the stadium?
(a) 962.
(b) 1,259.
(c) 1,104.
(d) 1,058.

13. Who is the first doctor mentioned?
(a) Salk.
(b) Jung.
(c) Einstein.
(d) Freud.

14. How does the business man travel?
(a) Train.
(b) Boat.
(c) Bus.
(d) Plane.

15. People often compare which event?
(a) Birthdays.
(b) Age.
(c) Shoe size.
(d) Anniversaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos denies that the personality is closely tied to which of the following?

2. What does the man gauge to help his fear?

3. What is one of the most common mistakes in math?

4. The mathematician is from what country?

5. What would make math easier for people?

(see the answer keys)

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