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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 word does the author use to describe mathematical errors?
(a) Nonsensical.
(b) Egregious.
(c) Irritating.
(d) Erroneous.

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

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

4. What item of clothing is used in an example?
(a) Shoe.
(b) Coat.
(c) Sock.
(d) Skirt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes people need to learn how to understand _______.

2. When is the rain supposedly going to take place?

3. What is the name of the mathematician who sees everything in numbers?

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

5. In what year was the discovery made?

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