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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not in the list of things over which people become obsessed?
(a) Fate.
(b) Coincidence.
(c) Synchronicity.
(d) Irony.

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

3. What did the Italian scientist discover?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Combustible fuel.
(c) Bubonic plague.
(d) Atom.

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

5. What did the explorer discover?
(a) Polio vaccine.
(b) Spice Islands.
(c) Fountain of Youth.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first stranger's wife went to what kind of camp?

2. How does the business man travel?

3. What is Paulos' forte?

4. What city is mentioned in one of the examples?

5. How many outfits can be created according to Paulos?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the first of the most famous examples of coincidence.

2. What is the example used by Paulos to demonstrate the connections between people?

3. What is the last principle discussed in chapter 1?

4. The author believes that people are often obsessed by what topics?

5. Which famous doctor does Paulos introduce first? What is the doctor's opinion?

6. Examine the first story told by Paulos in this chapter.

7. Who is the second famous doctor introduced by Paulos? Which topic was this doctor fascinated by?

8. Why does Paulos argue about the existence of coincidences?

9. What would be one of the easiest ways to reduce or eliminate errors?

10. What is the coincidence surrounding Christopher Columbus?

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