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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. While waiting to hear news of the inquisition, what are the "Little Monk" and Federzoni doing?

2. What, according to Andrea, do the people of Paris and Prague believe sunspots were?

3. Why does Vanni say Galileo would be better off in Venice?

4. In Scene XI, how many days does the "Little Monk" say that Galileo had been sitting in prison?

5. Where had the "Little Monk" grown up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Galileo think that Cardinal Bellarmin gifted him a Cellini clock?

2. What were the problems that Galileo faced with living in both Florence and the Republic regarding the Discorsi?

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

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

5. What problems does Virginia find with Galileo traveling to Padua and taking time off?

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

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

8. Why does Vanni tell Galileo that he is on his side regarding Galileo's teachings?

9. What does the Court's expect to happen at 5:00 on the day of Galileo's inquisition?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Scene Thirteen, Galileo received a gift of two plucked geese. The peasant who delivered the geese was told to tell Galileo that "They are from someone passing through." Who do you believe sent the geese to Galileo? Why do you believe this? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the difference between the Ptolemaic model and the Copernican model. What did the Ptolemaic model represent? What did the Copernican model represent? Why was the Ptolemaic model accepted over the Copernican model? What did the acceptance of the Copernican model suggest?

Essay Topic 3

Galileo, even against the majority of society, honestly believed in his teachings. Find three examples about why Galileo believed that his teachings were correct and should be accepted by the Church and discuss their importance.

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