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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?
(a) 1 stars.
(b) 6 stars.
(c) 4 stars.
(d) 3 stars.

2. To what day, did the opening of Scene XII, say that Galileo would be a prisoner of the Church?
(a) For 50 years.
(b) Until he died.
(c) For 100 years.
(d) For 30 years.

3. What does Sarti offer to the Grand Duke as his Court is leaving at the end of Scene IV?
(a) A biscuit.
(b) A flower.
(c) An apple.
(d) A milk.

4. Where does Scene VII open?
(a) A monastery.
(b) In the Palace of the Florentine Ambassador in Rome.
(c) In the Hall of Inquisition.
(d) Galileo's home.

5. Where did Scene XI take place?
(a) An apartment in the Vatican.
(b) In the Hall of Trials in Venice.
(c) In the Palace of the Florentine Ambassador in Rome.
(d) In the Court of Inquisition in Florence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, from Amsterdam, wanted Andrea to ask about Galileo's health?

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

3. What gift is sent to Galileo by "someone passing through"? (Scene XII)

4. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?

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

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