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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date of the opening of Scene III?
(a) January 10, 1610.
(b) April1, 1611.
(c) April 17, 1615.
(d) January 10, 1590.

2. Where does Galileo hide a copy of his Discorsi?
(a) The globe.
(b) In his bed.
(c) A false bottom in his desk.
(d) Behind his star charts.

3. While Galileo is in with the inquisition, what is Virginia doing?
(a) Crying.
(b) Singing.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Praying.

4. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?
(a) Scorpio.
(b) Virgo.
(c) Capricorn.
(d) The Twins.

5. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Signor Ragsord.
(b) Cosimo de' Medici.
(c) His Royal Highness of Tuscany.
(d) Sagamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Signor Gaffone give to Virginia, "in mint condition," to give to her father?

2. When the "Little Monk" spent time with Galileo, while Galileo was in prison, to whom does Galileo compare his work?

3. What manuscripts does Galileo give to the "Little Monk"?

4. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?

5. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?

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