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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XI - XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the "Little Monk," how many nights passed since he had been able to sleep?
(a) 7 nights.
(b) 6 n ights.
(c) 5 nights.
(d) 3 nights.

2. What astrological sign does Ludovico align with?
(a) Leo.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Scorpio.
(d) Aries.

3. Why does Andrea say that Galileo could not have stayed in the Republic?
(a) Because he could not study the ocean there.
(b) Because he could not write his book there.
(c) Because he could not study the stars there.
(d) Because he could not publish his book there.

4. Who, from Amsterdam, wanted Andrea to ask about Galileo's health?
(a) Demetrius.
(b) Francico.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Fabricius.

5. What does the Curator say that Galileo had invented for the city, calling the invention "excellent"?
(a) A clock.
(b) A water pump.
(c) A telescope.
(d) A drainage system.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?

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

3. 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"?

4. Where does Scene VII open?

5. What does the new Pope, at the opening of Scene VIII, want Galileo to study?

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