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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The World of Archimedes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Archimedes invent that is still used to drain or irrigate fields, load grain, and run high-speed machines?
(a) Block-and-tackle-pulley system.
(b) Claw of Archimedes.
(c) Archimedean spiral.
(d) Archimedean screw.

2. How did Archimedes's family announce his birth?
(a) Hung an olive branch on the doorpost of their house.
(b) Draped eucalyptus branches around windows of the house.
(c) An announcement was made in the public square.
(d) A slave went to friends and family

3. What Greek poet would Archimedes have studied?
(a) Aeschylus.
(b) Hesiod.
(c) Antimachus.
(d) Homer.

4. Who was Archimedes' predecessor in the field of mathematics?
(a) Democritus.
(b) Pythagorus.
(c) Euclid.
(d) Aristotle.

5. How much money would a laborer earn in Archimedes' day?
(a) 3 to 5 cents.
(b) 6 to 10 cents.
(c) 12 cents.
(d) 2 cents.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old would Archimedes have been when he moved out of the women's quarters?

2. Who dipped Archimedes in warm water and oil and then wrapped him from head to feet like an Indian papoose?

3. What was Archimedes' father's occupation?

4. For how many planets was Archimedes able to estimate the distance from earth?

5. What would Archimedes' nurse read to him if he was good?

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