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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?
(a) Virgo.
(b) Capricorn.
(c) The Twins.
(d) Scorpio.
2. What does the Inquisitor want to keep while "damning" Galileo's writings?
(a) The telescope.
(b) Star charts.
(c) The scientific mind.
(d) The ocean charts.
3. Where does Scene VIII open?
(a) The Vatican.
(b) Galileo's house in Florence.
(c) The new Pope's chambers.
(d) Galileo's house in Rome.
4. Who, from Amsterdam, wanted Andrea to ask about Galileo's health?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Demetrius.
(c) Francico.
(d) Fabricius.
5. What is Virginia sewing at the opening of Scene VIII?
(a) A trousseau.
(b) A suit.
(c) Linen napkins.
(d) A dress.
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the dates that Scene XII took place?
2. Where does Galileo hide a copy of his Discorsi?
3. While speaking with the "Little Monk" about his family's life, what animal does Galileo talk about ?
4. What does Galileo use to make the iron needle float on the surface of water without sinking?
5. When the "Little Monk" spent time with Galileo, while Galileo was in prison, to whom does Galileo compare his work?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Galileo think that Cardinal Bellarmin gifted him a Cellini clock?
2. What did the astronomer at the University tell Virginia about her horoscope?
3. What problems does Virginia find with Galileo traveling to Padua and taking time off?
4. What lie does Galileo tell Virginia about being summoned by The Duke?
5. What do Andrea and the "Little Monk" compare the possibility of Galileo recanting to?
6. When at the summoning Galileo, Galileo tells Virginia that he is afraid of Rector Gaffone. Why is Galileo afraid of the Rector?
7. Why does Galileo use the satire of Horace to explain the necessity of all parts of his study being present in his observations?
8. What does Galileo say regarding his public recanting of his teachings?
9. Why is Galileo not worried about the Cardinal Inquisitor being in Florence?
10. What does the Court's expect to happen at 5:00 on the day of Galileo's inquisition?
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