Montana State University - Spring 2022
Music theory 168, Chapter 3 Test
Professor Warthen, Section 5
February 20, 2022
A vinculum (from Latin vinculum 'fetter, chain, tie') is a horizontal line used in
mathematical notation for various purposes. (Smith, 2021) Nevertheless, It may be placed
as an overline or underline above or below a mathematical expression to group the
expression's elements.
Instructor’s Note: Good work on referencing historical context.
TEST QUESTIONS:
1) Which of the following people is mentioned in the text?
A) \displaystyle
B) Logarithm
C) François Viète
D) Chuquet
Correct Answer: François Viète
2) Which of the following people is mentioned in the text?
A) François Viète
B) Logarithm
C) Chuquet
D) \displaystyle
Correct Answer: Chuquet
3) Which of the following people is mentioned in the text?
A) \displaystyle
B) Chuquet
C) François Viète
D) Frans van Schooten
Correct Answer: Frans van Schooten
References / Works Cited:
1. Wikipedia (n.d.). Retrieved from https://wikipedia.org/
2. Random Academic Journal, 2020.