Microscope Quiz

Who was the first person to make and use a lot of microscopes?

• Vermeer

• Rembrandt

• Anton Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

What did Anton Leeuwenhoek see for the first time under his microscope?

• One-celled plants

• Bacteria

• All of the above

• Volvox

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How many of Leeuwenhoek's microscopes are left today?

• Fifteen

• Twelve

• Nine

• Five

What did Robert Hooke want to be before he became a scientist?

• Doctor

• Painter

• Musician

• Engineer

What did Robert Hooke invent to determine changes in atmospheric pressure?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What did Robert Hooke observe and draw pictures of under his microscopes?

• Insects and their parts

• The point of a needle

• The edge of a razor

• All of the above

What was the title of Robert Hooke's book published in 1665?

• Micrographia

• Physiological Descriptions

• Magnifying Glasses

• Observations and Inquiries

What was Leeuwenhoek's store full of?

• Food and drinks

• Tools and equipment

• Books and paintings

• Cloth and pincushions

What did Leeuwenhoek prefer to do instead of opening his store?

• Trade goods with other cultures

• Travel to new lands

• Paint portraits

• Spend time creating pieces of glass

What did Leeuwenhoek see for the first time when he scraped some plaque from his teeth and looked at it under his lens?

• Insects in rainwater

• Volvox

• Blood cells

• Bacteria

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