Exploring Mercury: A Quiz on the Swiftest Planet

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

How many moons does Mercury have?

• None

• Three

• One

• Two

Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

How long does it take for Mercury to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 45 Earth days

• 52 Earth days

• 59 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

After which Roman god was Mercury named?

• The goddess of love

• The Roman messenger to the gods

• The god of war

• The god of the sea