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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes V - VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?
(a) Homocystinuria.
(b) Larsen Sydnrome.
(c) The plague.
(d) Tuberculosis.

2. After finding out about Ludovico's interests, how much does Galileo say he is going to charge him for private tuition?
(a) Fifteen scudi a month.
(b) Twenty scudi a month.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Ten scudi a month.

3. Where does Galileo tell Sagredo that the light from the moon comes from?
(a) Stars.
(b) The moon.
(c) Earth.
(d) The sun.

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

5. According to Bellarmin, whose responsibility is it to interpret the Bible?
(a) The Pope's.
(b) Mankind's.
(c) The theologians of the Holy Church.
(d) His.

Short Answer Questions

1. While at the ball, what chapter of the Bible do both Cardinal Bellarmin and Cardinal Barberini quote?

2. How many fixed stars does Galileo tell Sagredo were in the constellation of Orion?

3. What does the First Scholar see that Galileo dropped?

4. How many globes surround the center stone?

5. At the ball, what mask does Cardinal Bellarmin wear? (Scene VI)

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