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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes I - II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Ptolemaic system model, what does Galileo claim moved?
(a) Everything.
(b) Only the stars.
(c) Only the sun.
(d) Only the planets.

2. What is the name of the bailiff?
(a) Signor Franco.
(b) Signor Franz.
(c) Signor Parente.
(d) Signor Cambione.

3. How old is Andrea in Scene I?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 14 years old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

4. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?
(a) In the broom closet.
(b) In the teapot.
(c) Under the table.
(d) Behind the star charts.

5. What does Galileo tell Andrea to put on the table? (Scene I)
(a) Wine.
(b) Bread.
(c) Milk.
(d) Jam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarti hand to Galileo while he was telling her about the new discoveries in science?

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

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

4. What does Ludovico tell Galileo were his interests?

5. How much is the private tuition that Galileo initially was going to charge Ludovico?

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