- 1. In what year was William Herschel born?
A) 1738 B) 1887 C) 1801 D) 1654
- 2. Which planet did William Herschel discover in 1781?
A) Neptune B) Uranus C) Pluto D) Mars
- 3. What term is used for the study of celestial bodies like stars, planets, and galaxies?
A) Chemistry B) Biology C) Astronomy D) Geology
- 4. What type of telescope did William Herschel construct before discovering Uranus?
A) Refracting telescope B) Compound telescope C) Galilean telescope D) Reflecting telescope
- 5. What object did William Herschel originally think Uranus was when he first discovered it?
A) A star B) A planet C) An asteroid D) A comet
- 6. What musical instrument did William Herschel play professionally before turning to astronomy?
A) Flute B) Oboe C) Piano D) Violin
- 7. What is the name of William Herschel's sister who made significant astronomical discoveries herself?
A) Caroline B) Sophia C) Mary D) Emily
- 8. Where did William Herschel live and work for most of his life?
A) France B) United States C) Germany D) England
- 9. What is the largest moon of Uranus that was discovered by William Herschel?
A) Titania B) Oberon C) Miranda D) Umbriel
- 10. In what year did William Herschel pass away?
A) 1835 B) 1822 C) 1799 D) 1765
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