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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Probability and Coincidence.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What type of academic would most likely cringe over a misused word?
(a) Garanimal.
(b) Philologist.
(c) Grammarian.
(d) Philatilist.
2. How does the business man travel?
(a) Boat.
(b) Bus.
(c) Plane.
(d) Train.
3. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Meteorologist.
(b) Political reporter.
(c) Science analyst.
(d) Anchor.
4. The mathematician is from what country?
(a) Egypt.
(b) US.
(c) Greece.
(d) India.
5. What city is mentioned in one of the examples?
(a) New York.
(b) Munich.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where do the strangers live?
2. What theory states that any number, no matter how large, can be achieved by adding smaller numbers together?
3. What is one of the most common mistakes in math?
4. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?
5. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?
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