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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) 6 n ights.
(b) 7 nights.
(c) 3 nights.
(d) 5 nights.

2. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?
(a) A criminal.
(b) A fraud.
(c) A prophet.
(d) A liar.

3. While waiting to hear news of the inquisition, what are the "Little Monk" and Federzoni doing?
(a) Watching ice float.
(b) Sinking iron needles in water.
(c) Making models of the solar system.
(d) Playing chess.

4. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?
(a) So he could be the Court Mathematician.
(b) To find her a husband.
(c) So that he could sell his telescopes.
(d) To work for the University.

5. Why does Sarti tell Virginia to go to the University to see an astronomer?
(a) To prove her father's teachings false.
(b) To prove her father's teachings true.
(c) To seek a better husband.
(d) To cast her horoscope.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Galileo is in with the inquisition, what is Virginia doing?

2. What bell rings as Virginia entered her father's room? (Scene III)

3. What time do the people of the inquisition believe that Galileo would recant?

4. What does Cosimo call Andrea as they fight over the models?

5. What are the dates that Scene XII took place?

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