Random Arithmetic Quiz Problems

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Im having trouble with a simple python quiz that randomly generates the answers and operators I'm fairly new to python and this is as complex as I can get, The program will run with no errors but will not do anything any help would be appreciated.

Here is the code (taken from How can I randomly choose a maths operator and ask recurring maths questions with it?):

import random
import time

def randomCalc():
    ops = {'+':operator.add,
           '-':operator.sub,
           '*':operator.mul,
           '/':operator.truediv}
    num1 = random.randint(0,12)
    num2 = random.randint(1,10)    
    op = random.choice(list(ops.keys()))
    answer = ops.get(op)(num1,num2)
    print('What is {} {} {}?\n'.format(num1, op, num2))
    return answer

def askQuestion():
    answer = randomCalc()
    guess = float(input())
    return guess == answer

def quiz():
    print('Welcome. This is a 10 question math quiz\n')
    score = 0
    for i in range(10):
        correct = askQuestion()
        if correct:
            score += 1
            print('Correct!\n')
        else:
            print('Incorrect!\n')
    return 'Your score was {}/10'.format()

@Cyber Why didn't you call the function in your answer. The OP is disgusted with you ;) — Bhargav Rao, Jan 15 '15 at 19:14
@BhargavRao I'm sorry! I'm driving over to their computer right now to type it for them! — Cory Kramer, Jan 15 '15 at 19:16
@Cyber: Wow, that explains it! (I couldn't help wondering how the OP could write such high-quality code yet not know how to call it.) — NPE, Jan 15 '15 at 19:17
@Cyber That is the best solution. Better do it fast. Also ask the OP, as to how `operator` became `time` — Bhargav Rao, Jan 15 '15 at 19:17

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 15 '15 at 19:09

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You need to call the quiz() function at the top level of your code:

quiz()

You're also missing:

import operator

answered Jan 15 '15 at 19:09

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Bhargav Rao · Answer 2 · 2015-01-15T19:16:17.783

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Call your functions by adding a call statement at the end.quiz()

Python is not like C or any other language which automatically calls the main method

As NPE spotted, you have changed import operator to import time. Change it back.

edited Jan 15 '15 at 19:16

answered Jan 15 '15 at 19:10

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