Magnus and the Discovery of Magnets

What sound did Magnus hear that prompted him to take action?

• A bird chirping

• A lamb bleating

• A rock falling

• A river flowing

Why was Magnus excited about climbing the rock?

• He was looking for a new adventure

• He wanted to see the view from the top

• He was following a map

• He wanted to test his new sandals

What did Magnus initially think caused his sandals to stick to the rock?

• The rock was wet

• He stepped in something sticky

• His sandals were broken

• The rock was sticky

What did Magnus discover about the rock?

• It was made of gold

• It was a natural magnet

• It was hollow inside

• It was covered in moss

What did Magnus do after discovering the rock's properties?

• He left the rock alone

• He destroyed the rock

• He collected samples to show his village

• He told no one about it

What did Magnus use to test the rock's magnetic properties?

• A wooden stick

• A piece of cloth

• An iron tool

• A glass bottle

What did Magnus say to the lamb after rescuing it?

• Don't wander off again

• Stay away from the rocks

• You're lucky you're not made of iron

• Follow me back to the herd

What is the name given to the type of rock Magnus discovered?

• Sandstone

• Quartz

• Granite

• Lotustone

Where does the word 'magnet' likely originate from?

• Magnesia

• Egypt

• Rome

• Greece

What did the traveler from Magnesia call the rocks?

• Stones

• Magnets

• Pebbles

• Crystals