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\lhead{Mathematics 262}
\rhead{J.~Palmieri}

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{\large \textbf{``Quiz''}}
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\question
Do you know what the determinant of a matrix is?  For $2 \times 2$
matrices?  For $3 \times 3$ matrices?  In general?

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\question
Do you know what eigenvalues (a.k.a.~characteristic values) are?

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\question
What about fields?  Algebras?  Rings?  Groups?

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\question
What other math courses have you taken?  Are you taking any others
this semester?

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\question
Which sorts of mathematics have you enjoyed the most, and which the
least?

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\question
What did you cover in Math 261 last fall?  (What do you remember?
What were the mathematical highlights?)

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\question
Is there any particular (relevant) material you hope we cover in this
course?

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