Rings True

Max arrives at school, worried about being late due to getting lost. A conversation unfolds about the phrase 'rings true,' explaining its historical origin related to testing the authenticity of coins. The urgency to get to class is highlighted as the school bell rings.

Why was Max late for the first day of class?

• He missed the bus.

• He got lost in the school.

• He overslept.

• He was talking to a friend.

What does the phrase 'rings true' mean?

• Something is confusing.

• Something is false.

• Something is genuine.

• Something is loud.

In the Middle Ages, how did merchants test if a coin was real?

• By weighing it.

• By biting it.

• By dropping it on a hard surface.

• By scratching it.

What material were real coins made of in the Middle Ages?

• Copper or tin.

• Gold or silver.

• Bronze or brass.

• Iron or lead.

What does Max's friend suggest they do after hearing the bell?

• Wait for the next bell.

• Ask for directions.

• Go to the cafeteria.

• Hurry to class.