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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?
(a) The "Little Monk."
(b) Mucius.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Bellarmin.

2. What does Cosimo call Andrea as they fight over the models?
(a) "Dog."
(b) "Beets."
(c) "Carrots."
(d) "Rat."

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

4. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?
(a) When he ate.
(b) When he read.
(c) When he looked at the stars.
(d) When he thought about Virginia's dowry.

5. What does Galileo tell Sagredo the spots on stars were?
(a) Wind.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Craters.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?

2. What philosopher does Galileo and Andrea study in regard to objects floating?

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

4. What is Virginia sewing at the opening of Scene VIII?

5. According to Galileo, what gives the "Little Monk" the right to say whatever he wishes?

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