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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. Paulos denies that the personality is closely tied to which of the following?
(a) Height.
(b) Zodiac.
(c) Nationality.
(d) Nature.

2. What theory states that any number, no matter how large, can be achieved by adding smaller numbers together?
(a) Euclid's Law.
(b) Pythagorean Theorem.
(c) The Archimedes Principle.
(d) Theory of Relativity.

3. What makes Paulos crazy about major math mistakes.
(a) People don't notice.
(b) No one corrects the offender.
(c) No one cares.
(d) It is accepted.

4. What about coincidence makes it the most noticeable among events?
(a) Focus.
(b) Research.
(c) Fear.
(d) Superstition.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What item in the structure is referenced?

3. What common structure is used in the comparison?

4. Which is an example of a coincidence?

5. Each person knows approximately how many people?

(see the answer key)

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