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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Archimedes and King Heiro's Crown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was King Hiero's crown supposed to be made from?
(a) Tin.
(b) Gold.
(c) Silver.
(d) Copper.

2. What sea is near Sicily?
(a) Mediterranean.
(b) Arabian.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

3. What metal did the King suspect had been substituted in the crown?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Copper.
(c) Silver.
(d) Tin.

4. What is heavier than iron?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Gold.
(c) Copper.
(d) Silver.

5. Who was the French scientist who later added to the laws of nature that govern liquids at rest?
(a) Blaise Pascal.
(b) Marie Curie.
(c) Henri Becquerel.
(d) Sebastian Basso.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom did Archimedes enjoy arguing with regarding whether pure reason was better than practical knowledge?

3. After Archimedes spent days staring at the King's crown, who came to take him somewhere?

4. When did the Museum open in Alexandria?

5. When was Archimedes born?

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