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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where does the "High Official" tell Galileo that he has to go to face the Holy Inquisition?
(a) Rome.
(b) Florence.
(c) Volpi.
(d) Paris.

2. How old is Virginia in Scene XII?
(a) About 60.
(b) About 55.
(c) About 75.
(d) About 40.

3. Where does Scene V open?
(a) Venice.
(b) Hall of the Collegium Romanum in Rome.
(c) Galileo's home.
(d) The marketplace in Florence.

4. Why does Vanni say Galileo would be better off in Venice?
(a) "More people to support him."
(b) "More scientists with open minds."
(c) "Fewer black coats."
(d) "Fewer skeptics."

5. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?
(a) Holland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the opening of Scene IX, who is Galileo and Virginia waiting to be admitted by?

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

4. What does the Grand Duke want from Galileo when he and Virginia wait to be recognized?

5. What does Galileo claim the he knows the difference between when Vanni tells him he is "unable to distinguish your friends from your enemies"?

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