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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XIII - XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the "Little Monk" tell Andrea about that Galileo always carries in his pocket?
(a) A lock of Virginia's hair.
(b) A picture of Virginia.
(c) His touchstone.
(d) A drawing of his telescope.

2. What does Galileo use to make the iron needle float on the surface of water without sinking?
(a) Ice.
(b) A piece of paper.
(c) A string.
(d) A piece of wax.

3. What is the date at the opening of Scene XI?
(a) December 14, 1638.
(b) June 22, 1633.
(c) March 17, 1644.
(d) January 11, 1622.

4. Where did Ludovico Marsili's letter say he has studied?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Holland.
(c) Prague.
(d) Paris.

5. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A sentence.
(c) A model.
(d) A word.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room after the "Very Old Cardinal" collapses?

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

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

4. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?

5. Who does the monk say that he has to have permission from before Galileo can see an eye doctor?

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