1.   Which of the following is not one of the five essential parts needed to construct a good proof?
    A. State the theorem to be proved.
    B. If possible, draw a diagram to illustrate the given information.
    C. List the given information.
    D. Develop a system of inductive reasoning.
    Hint

  2.   A _________ is a statement that describes a fundamental relationship between the basic terms of geometry and is accepted as true.
    A. definition B. theorem
    C. postulate D. proof
    Hint

  3.   Which of the following statements is not a postulate?
    A. Through any two points, there is exactly one line.
    B. Points that lie of the same plane are said to be coplanar.
    C. A plane contains at least three points not on the same line.
    D. If two lines intersect, then their intersection is exactly one point.
    Hint

  4.   In the figure, points A, B, and C lie in plane Z. Which of the following postulates can be used to show that A and B are collinear?
   
    A. Through any two points, there is exactly one line.
    B. Through any three points not on the same line, there is exactly one plane.
    C. If two lines intersect, then their intersection is exactly one point.
    D. If two planes intersect, then their intersection is a line.
    Hint

  5.   Determine the number of line segments that can be drawn connecting pairs of points shown.
   
    A. 4 B. 10
    C. 6 D. 8
    Hint



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