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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. From where would ships bring fish to Sicily?
(a) Bering Sea.
(b) Black Sea.
(c) Red Sea.
(d) Arabian Sea.

2. How old was Archimedes when he received his name?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 24 hours old.
(c) Just hours old.
(d) 10 days.

3. Who dipped Archimedes in warm water and oil and then wrapped him from head to feet like an Indian papoose?
(a) His father.
(b) His godmother.
(c) A slave.
(d) His mother.

4. What science did Archimedes begin that deals with the pressure of liquids?
(a) Hydrostatics.
(b) Dynamics.
(c) Oceanography.
(d) Biophysics.

5. What was the name of Archimedes' father?
(a) Callippus.
(b) Leodamas.
(c) Phidias.
(d) Xenocrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what type of landform was the city located where Archimedes was born?

2. Near what country is Sicily located?

3. What did Archimedes invent that is still used to drain or irrigate fields, load grain, and run high-speed machines?

4. What sea is near Sicily?

5. During Archimedes' time, where did explorers say that savages called "gorillas" lived?

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