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. Develop a system of inductive reasoning.
    D. List the given information.
    Hint

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

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

  5.   If and lie in plane P. Which of the following postulates can be used to show that lies in plane P?
    A. A plane contains at least three points not on the same line.
    B. Through any two points, there is exactly one line.
    C. If two planes intersect, then their intersection is a line.
    D. If two points lie in a plane, then the entire line containing those points lies in that plane.
    Hint



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