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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes III - IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?
(a) 3 stars.
(b) 4 stars.
(c) 1 stars.
(d) 6 stars.

3. What does Galileo use to represent the sun when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A table.
(c) A chair.
(d) A wash basin.

4. What does Sarti hand to Galileo while he was telling her about the new discoveries in science?
(a) A letter of interest in Galileo's work.
(b) A bill from the bookstore.
(c) A bill from the milkman.
(d) A letter of recommendation.

5. What happens to Signor Giordano Bruno "because he was not a Venetian and also had no appointment here"?
(a) He was imprisoned.
(b) He was hung.
(c) He was banished from the city.
(d) He was burned at the stake.

Short Answer Questions

1. After finding out about Ludovico's interests, how much does Galileo say he is going to charge him for private tuition?

2. What invention does Ludovico tell Galileo about that he has just seen in Holland?

3. What sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?

4. Who does Andrea tell his mother had "worked out" that the Earth went around the sun?

5. How old is Galileo when he was arguing with the Curator about salary?

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