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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Archimedes and His Lever.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years did Archimedes' war machines defend the city of Syracuse?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. Near what country is Sicily located?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

3. Where would Archimedes sketch his diagrams when he was in his workroom?
(a) On pieces of cloth.
(b) On papyrus.
(c) On a clay tablet.
(d) In sand on the floor.

4. Where would Archimedes sketch his diagrams when he was sitting by the fire in the evening?
(a) Papyrus.
(b) Ashes on the hearth.
(c) A piece of cloth.
(d) Clay tablets.

5. From where would ships bring grain to Sicily?
(a) Persia.
(b) Africa.
(c) China.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the city of Alexandria founded?

2. Who was Archimedes' predecessor in the field of mathematics?

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

4. What science did Archimedes begin that deals with the pressure of liquids?

5. How many years after Archimedes lived was the printing press invented?

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