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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?
(a) A fraud.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A prophet.
(d) A liar.

2. What pages from Galileo's book do the Monks have?
(a) 131 and 132.
(b) 47 and 48.
(c) 116 and 117.
(d) 145 and 146.

3. Why does Galileo tell Andrea that they could not investigate sunspots?
(a) Because they were "working on floating bodies."
(b) Because they had "too much knowledge already."
(c) Because they were" not authorized by the Holy Court."
(d) Because they "could not waste their time."

4. While waiting for Galileo's inquisition to finish, what does Andrea say he fears would never be completed?
(a) The Discorsi.
(b) The Oceanic Maps.
(c) The Galileo Model.
(d) The Star Charts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Galileo tell Sagredo the spots on stars were?

2. Who does the Philosopher say is "an authority recognized not only by the entire learning of antiquity, but also by the Holy Fathers of the Church"?

3. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?

4. While waiting to hear news of the inquisition, what are the "Little Monk" and Federzoni doing?

5. What does Sarti offer to the Grand Duke as his Court is leaving at the end of Scene IV?

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