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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Philosopher say is "an authority recognized not only by the entire learning of antiquity, but also by the Holy Fathers of the Church"?

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

3. Who does the "Very Old Cardinal" claim was the "crown of creation"?

4. What does the stone at the center of the Ptolemaic system model represent?

5. What object does Andrea tell Galileo not to use because "You can prove anything with them"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Galileo say the sailing of ships across the sea creates "a great desire has arisen to fathom the causes of all thing[s]"?

2. What does the telescope do for Galileo by January of 1610?

3. What is the significance of Galileo telling the Court Clerks of the "new way" to play chess?

4. Describe why the Ptolemaic system model is accepted by the majority of society as the truth for how the solar system exists.

5. What lie does Galileo tell the Senators about the telescope to secure his raise at the University?

6. How does Galileo explain the illumination of the moon and earth to Sagredo?

7. Why is the Curator angry with Galileo after Galileo received his raise from the University with the Curator's help?

8. Why does the Inquisitor tell Virginia that Galileo's new picture of the universe was harmful?

9. When Andrea questions Galileo about the Ptolemaic system model, what is Galileo's answer?

10. Why is Sagredo afraid for Galileo concerning Galileo's move to Florence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Galileo's attempt to explain that the Earth was not the center of the universe to Andrea. What did he say to Andrea? How did Galileo illustrate the fact? What was Andrea's response?

Essay Topic 2

Ludovico told Galileo about the telescope first being invented in Holland. Galileo then created a replica of his own, based off of Ludovico's description, and presented it to the University as his own. What did this do to the relationship between Galileo and Ludovico? What did this tell Ludovico about Galileo's character and scientific honesty? Why did Ludovico not turn Galileo in for misrepresentation?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think was the main theme of the play? Discuss your answer using evidence gathered to support your claim. Why did you think that this was the theme of the play? What support did you find in the play? Why did this support your claim for this being the theme?

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