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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Grand Duke of Tuscany come to Galileo's home?
(a) To talk to Galileo about stars.
(b) To see the telescope.
(c) To talk to Santi.
(d) To see Andrea.

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

3. What does the "Little Monk" tell Andrea about that Galileo always carries in his pocket?
(a) A lock of Virginia's hair.
(b) A picture of Virginia.
(c) A drawing of his telescope.
(d) His touchstone.

4. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A word.
(c) A sentence.
(d) A model.

5. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?
(a) "The men who turned their backs on science."
(b) "The dead."
(c) "The disciples of religion."
(d) "The skeptics."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of the opening of Scene III?

2. Where does Scene VIII open?

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

4. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?

5. According to the person from the Grand Duke's Palace, what bell will ring when Galileo recants his teachings?

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