Rings True

Max arrives at school, worried about being late. The teacher explains the phrase 'rings true', tracing its origin to the Middle Ages when merchants tested coins for authenticity by listening to their sound. The lesson concludes with a sense of urgency to proceed quickly.

Why was Max late for the first day of class?

• He overslept.

• He got lost in the school.

• He missed the bus.

• He forgot the time.

What does the phrase 'rings true' mean?

• Something is false.

• Something is confusing.

• Something is genuine.

• Something is loud.

In the Middle Ages, what were coins made of?

• Iron or copper

• Gold or silver

• Lead or zinc

• Bronze or tin

How did merchants test the authenticity of coins?

• By biting them

• By weighing them

• By dropping them on a hard surface

• By scratching them

What sound indicated a coin was real?

• A dull thud

• A true ring

• A soft hum

• A high-pitched whistle