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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XI - XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Mucius.
(c) The "Little Monk."
(d) Bellarmin.

2. What kind of clock is Galileo presented with as a gift from Cardinal Bellarmin?
(a) Parliament clock.
(b) Atmos clock.
(c) Cellini clock.
(d) Lantern clock.

3. Why does Andrea leave the room when Galileo was asking the men from the courts to look through the telescope?
(a) Andrea's nose started bleeding.
(b) Andrea needed to get water for the men.
(c) Andrea was embarassed for fighting with Cosimo.
(d) Andrea said the men were stupid.

4. According to the "Little Monk," how many nights passed since he had been able to sleep?
(a) 3 nights.
(b) 6 n ights.
(c) 5 nights.
(d) 7 nights.

5. What bell rings as Virginia entered her father's room? (Scene III)
(a) An evening bell.
(b) A bell for early Mass.
(c) A bell signaling lunch.
(d) A noon bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What epicyclical orbit does Galileo draw on the blackboard when describing his discovery to the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

2. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

3. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?

4. According to the person from the Grand Duke's Palace, what bell will ring when Galileo recants his teachings?

5. What does the "Little Monk" tell Andrea about that Galileo always carries in his pocket?

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