What Do You Know About The Man Who Counted?
Originally titled O Homem que Calculava, The Man Who Counted is a book written by Júlio César de Mello e Souza, which focuses on word problems and recreational mathematics. The book is a phenomenal in the world of maths books and has attracted a wide range of international readers due to its curious problems.
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Which popular book is the Man Who Counted modeled around?
- A.
Arabian Nights
- B.
Divergent
- C.
Solutions by Calculations
- D.
Lone Counting
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A. Arabian NightsExplanation
The correct answer is Arabian Nights because the question asks which popular book "The Man Who Counted" is modeled around. Arabian Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, and "The Man Who Counted" is a book written by Brazilian author Malba Tahan that is heavily influenced by the storytelling style and themes of Arabian Nights.Rate this question:
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From Samara, where was Hanak Tade Maia going to?
- A.
Baghdad
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Tehran
- C.
Istanbul
- D.
Mecca
Correct Answer
A. BaghdadExplanation
Hanak Tade Maia was going to Baghdad from Samara.Rate this question:
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Who did Hanak Tade Maia meet while traveling?
- A.
Bruno
- B.
Majeed
- C.
Beremiz
- D.
Naseem
Correct Answer
C. BeremizExplanation
Hanak Tade Maia met Beremiz while traveling.Rate this question:
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How many camels did Beremiz share to the eldest of the three brothers during the heated inheritance dispute?
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17.5
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17
- C.
16.5
- D.
16
- E.
15.5
- F.
15
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A. 17.5 -
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In which country was the book first published?
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Brazil
- B.
Germany
- C.
England
- D.
Turkey
Correct Answer
A. BrazilExplanation
The book was first published in Brazil.Rate this question:
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Where was Beremiz going when he met the sheik?
- A.
Sippar
- B.
Joppa
- C.
Brassa
- D.
Baghdad
Correct Answer
A. SipparExplanation
Beremiz was going to Sippar when he met the sheik.Rate this question:
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In which inn did the two travelers sell their camels?
- A.
Golden Goose
- B.
Silver Lining
- C.
Biggs Inn & Bar
- D.
Shiny Light
Correct Answer
A. Golden GooseExplanation
The correct answer is Golden Goose.Rate this question:
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Where did Hanak Tade Maia meet Beremiz Samir?
- A.
Mosul
- B.
Joppa
- C.
Baghdad
- D.
Barli
- E.
Samarra
Correct Answer
C. BaghdadExplanation
Hanak Tade Maia met Beremiz Samir in Baghdad.Rate this question:
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Who was Beremiz's clandestine lover?
- A.
Aisha
- B.
Telassim
- C.
Besmir
- D.
Constantine
Correct Answer
B. TelassimExplanation
Beremiz's clandestine lover was Telassim.Rate this question:
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At the end of the book, where did Hanak Tade Maia and Beremiz ultimately move to?
- A.
Istanbul
- B.
Damascus
- C.
Tehran
- D.
Constantinople
Correct Answer
D. ConstantinopleExplanation
Hanak, Tade Maia, and Beremiz ultimately moved to Constantinople.Rate this question:
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