1. which of the following words best describes the author's view of humanity in "a contribution to statistics"?
altruistic
optimistic
pessimistic
realistic

2. which of the following lines from “a contribution to statistics” best supports the theme of lost virtues?
“those who always know better
- fifty two”
“able to admire without envy
- eighteen”
“taking only things from life
- thirty
“mortal
- a hundred out of a hundred.
thus far this figure remains unchanged.”