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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing Galileo's findings regarding the movement of stars, who did the Philosopher think Signer Federzoni was?
(a) Galileo's son-in-law.
(b) Galileo's student.
(c) Galileo's manservant.
(d) Galileo's lens-grinder.

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

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

4. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?
(a) So he could be the Court Mathematician.
(b) So that he could sell his telescopes.
(c) To work for the University.
(d) To find her a husband.

5. At the ball, what mask does Cardinal Bellarmin wear? (Scene VI)
(a) That of a wolf.
(b) That of a lamb.
(c) That of an eagle.
(d) That of a clown.

6. What does Galileo use to represent the Earth when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?
(a) Andrea.
(b) A milk bottle.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) A chair.

7. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?
(a) "The disciples of religion."
(b) "The skeptics."
(c) "The men who turned their backs on science."
(d) "The dead."

8. How many years did Sarti work for Monsignor Filippo before working for Galileo?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 10 years.

9. How old is Galileo when he was arguing with the Curator about salary?
(a) 35 years old.
(b) 76 years old.
(c) 27 years old.
(d) 46 years old.

10. Who enters the room after the "Very Old Cardinal" collapses?
(a) Galileo.
(b) The Duke of Florence.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Clavius.

11. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Sagamond.
(b) Signor Ragsord.
(c) His Royal Highness of Tuscany.
(d) Cosimo de' Medici.

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

13. How many fixed stars does Galileo tell Sagredo were in the constellation of Orion?
(a) 150 fixed stars.
(b) 5,000 fixed stars.
(c) 500 fixed stars.
(d) 700 fixed stars.

14. What bell rings as Virginia entered her father's room? (Scene III)
(a) A bell for early Mass.
(b) An evening bell.
(c) A bell signaling lunch.
(d) A noon bell.

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

2. What prediction does Galileo make to Andrea about astronomy?

3. How old is Galileo's daughter, Virginia, in Scene II?

4. What epicyclical orbit does Galileo draw on the blackboard when describing his discovery to the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

5. According to Galileo, what "grows feeble from being abused"?

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