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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Archimedes and Astronomy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does "eureka" mean?
(a) Look.
(b) I have found it.
(c) Watch out.
(d) Stop.

3. How often did three months have to be added to the Greek year?
(a) Every eight years.
(b) Every two years.
(c) Every five years.
(d) Every four years.

4. What type of lever has the force at one end, the resistance at the other end, and the fulcrum in between?
(a) First-class lever.
(b) Third-class lever.
(c) Second-class lever.
(d) Fourth-class lever.

5. Which astronomers believed that the earth was inside a hollow iron sphere?
(a) Persian.
(b) Egyptian.
(c) Indian.
(d) Babylonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hobgoblin would Archimedes' read about to scare him if he was bad?

2. How old was Archimedes when he received his name?

3. What did the Greeks called the smallest and fastest planet?

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

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

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