All That Glitters Is Not Gold Quiz

What was King Hiero's initial suspicion about the crown?

• The crown was too small.
• The crown was too large.
• The crown was too heavy.
• The crown was too light.

Why did King Hiero call Archimedes?

• To design a new crown.
• To verify the goldsmith's honesty.
• To weigh the crown.
• To polish the crown.

What did Archimedes notice about the color of the crown?

• It was too dark.
• It was brighter and yellower.
• It was dull and gray.
• It was redder than the gold block.

What was Archimedes' hypothesis about the crown?

• The crown was made of pure gold.
• The crown contained silver.
• The crown was heavier than the gold block.
• The crown was lighter than the gold block.

What did Archimedes discover when he stepped into the bath?

• The water turned gold.
• The water level rose.
• The water stayed the same.
• The water evaporated.

What does 'Eureka' mean?

• I am lost!
• I am confused!
• I’ve found it!
• I’ve lost it!

How did Archimedes plan to test the crown's volume?

• By melting it.
• By weighing it.
• By submerging it in water.
• By comparing its color.

Why would a silver and gold crown displace more water than a pure gold crown?

• Silver is denser than gold.
• Silver is less dense than gold.
• Silver is the same density as gold.
• Silver is heavier than gold.

What was the outcome of the experiment with the crown?

• The crown was pure gold.
• The crown was lighter than expected.
• The crown contained silver.
• The crown was heavier than expected.

What happened to the goldsmith after the experiment?

• He was rewarded.
• He was punished.
• He was promoted.
• He was forgiven.