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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the Philosopher say is "Italy's and the Church's greatest astronomer"?
(a) Micheal Montrassauri.
(b) Christopher Clavius.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Santri.

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

4. What does Cosimo call Andrea as they fight over the models?
(a) "Rat."
(b) "Dog."
(c) "Carrots."
(d) "Beets."

5. What chess piece does Galileo say took to "moving all over the board"?
(a) The King.
(b) The castle.
(c) The knight.
(d) The pawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Virginia say she will be married?

2. What is the monk play-acting? (in the opening of Scene V.)

3. According to Galileo, when informed upon the Holy Office's findings, who accepted Galileo's observations?

4. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

5. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?

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