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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 kind of clock is Galileo presented with as a gift from Cardinal Bellarmin?
(a) Atmos clock.
(b) Cellini clock.
(c) Parliament clock.
(d) Lantern clock.

2. What is Virginia sewing at the opening of Scene VIII?
(a) Linen napkins.
(b) A dress.
(c) A suit.
(d) A trousseau.

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

4. What does Federzoni say he would rather do if Galileo recanted his teachings?
(a) Not live.
(b) Recant his own beliefs.
(c) Give up science.
(d) Stay in Rome.

5. When the "Little Monk" spent time with Galileo, while Galileo was in prison, to whom does Galileo compare his work?
(a) Horace.
(b) The Mayans.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Andrea say he is going to go when he leaves Italy to "take up scientific work"?

2. What pages from Galileo's book do the Monks have?

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 does Galileo say are his "favorite readings"?

5. What time do the people of the inquisition believe that Galileo would recant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vanni want Galileo to leave Florence?

2. Why does Galileo state that he prefers healthy oysters?

3. Why does The Grand Duke ask Galileo about his eyesight?

4. Why does Ludovico call off the wedding to Virginia?

5. What did the astronomer at the University tell Virginia about her horoscope?

6. What lie does Galileo tell Virginia about being summoned by The Duke?

7. What does Galileo say regarding his public recanting of his teachings?

8. What do Andrea and the "Little Monk" compare the possibility of Galileo recanting to?

9. In the opening of Scene VII, why does the "Little Monk" admit to Galileo that he has not been able to sleep?

10. What were Federzoni and Andrea's worries concerning Galileo's Inquisition?

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