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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scene VII open?
(a) In the Hall of Inquisition.
(b) A monastery.
(c) In the Palace of the Florentine Ambassador in Rome.
(d) Galileo's home.

2. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?
(a) When he looked at the stars.
(b) When he thought about Virginia's dowry.
(c) When he ate.
(d) When he read.

3. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Sagamond.
(b) Signor Ragsord.
(c) His Royal Highness of Tuscany.
(d) Cosimo de' Medici.

4. What philosopher does Galileo and Andrea study in regard to objects floating?
(a) Machiavelli.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

5. What does the new Pope, at the opening of Scene VIII, want Galileo to study?
(a) The moon.
(b) Sunspots.
(c) The Earth's rotation.
(d) The stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Virginia in Scene XII?

2. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?

3. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?

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

5. Where does Andrea say he is going to go when he leaves Italy to "take up scientific work"?

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