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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. What is not a reason for innumeracy?
(a) Misconception.
(b) DIfficulty.
(c) Psychological block.
(d) Poor education.

2. Who is used as one of the examples?
(a) Manuela.
(b) Myrtle.
(c) Mavis.
(d) Margie.

3. Which of the following is mentioned as being highly affected by lack of estimating skills?
(a) Math teachers.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Scientists.
(d) Politicians.

4. The city is the capital of which country?
(a) Iceland.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Germany.
(d) US.

5. The doctor was convinced about his:
(a) Golf score.
(b) Time of death.
(c) Scientific prowess.
(d) Math skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term for knowing something before it happens?

2. Things are often misused if they are ______.

3. What famous doctor does Paulos consider to be an innumerate?

4. How many days is a woman's cycle?

5. Children often fear what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is used as Paulos' example of educated innumerates? What is the person known for in the scientific world?

2. How does Paulos explain the famous monkey/Shakespeare probability example?

3. Discuss the story of the student, the professor, and UFOs.

4. How did Paulos overcome his early negative experiences in math?

5. How does Paulos relate this theory to Freud and the prediction of the great doctor's death?

6. Why is estimation important? Who does it affect?

7. How common is innumeracy? What is the opinion of the general population regarding the subject?

8. How is it possible for people to ignore false outcomes in regards to probabilities?

9. What is another commonly overlooked skill in elementary math classes? Why is it an issue?

10. What is the downfall of technology in regards to innumeracy?

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