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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?
(a) Homocystinuria.
(b) The plague.
(c) Larsen Sydnrome.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. According to the "Little Monk," how many nights passed since he had been able to sleep?
(a) 5 nights.
(b) 6 n ights.
(c) 3 nights.
(d) 7 nights.

4. Why does Galileo tell Andrea that they could not investigate sunspots?
(a) Because they were "working on floating bodies."
(b) Because they were" not authorized by the Holy Court."
(c) Because they "could not waste their time."
(d) Because they had "too much knowledge already."

5. What epicyclical orbit does Galileo draw on the blackboard when describing his discovery to the Grand Duke of Tuscany?
(a) Earth.
(b) Venus.
(c) The sun.
(d) Neptune.

Short Answer Questions

1. While waiting for Galileo's inquisition to finish, what does Andrea say he fears would never be completed?

2. What do Cosimo and Andrea break during their fighting on the floor?

3. What author has Galileo begun to read again? (Revealed by Galileo to the "Little Monk" during their conversation in Scene VII.)

4. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?

5. Who does the Chamberlain say is the name of the Astronomer-in-Chief at the Papal College in Rome?

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