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

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

3. What constellations did Archimedes' teacher of mathematics discover?
(a) Quadrans Muralis.
(b) Argo Navis.
(c) Lochium Funus.
(d) Coma Berenices.

4. How many books were included in Euclid's "The Elements"?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Archimedes' teacher of mathematics at the Museum?

2. Who was the first person to indicate latitude and longitude on a map?

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

4. What is the work that is to be done with a lever called?

5. What was the name of Archimedes' father?

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