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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. How old would Archimedes have been when he moved out of the women's quarters?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

2. When was Archimedes born?
(a) 315 B.C.
(b) 294 B.C.
(c) 287 B.C.
(d) 274 B.C.

3. How many days were in the Greek year?
(a) 345.
(b) 360.
(c) 354.
(d) 334.

4. How many planets did Greek astronomers observe?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

5. Whom did Archimedes enjoy arguing with regarding whether pure reason was better than practical knowledge?
(a) Conon.
(b) King Hiero.
(c) Erastosthenes.
(d) Apollonius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many hours did the Greeks believe it took the earth to turn on its axis?

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

4. For how many years did Archimedes' war machines defend the city of Syracuse?

5. How did Archimedes's family announce his birth?

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