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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Federzoni say he would rather do if Galileo recanted his teachings?
(a) Not live.
(b) Give up science.
(c) Stay in Rome.
(d) Recant his own beliefs.

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

3. How old is Virginia in Scene XII?
(a) About 75.
(b) About 40.
(c) About 60.
(d) About 55.

4. What astrological sign does Ludovico align with?
(a) Leo.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Scorpio.
(d) Aries.

5. According to Galileo, what gives the "Little Monk" the right to say whatever he wishes?
(a) The church.
(b) His habit.
(c) Hie rank.
(d) The Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?

2. What manuscripts does Galileo give to the "Little Monk"?

3. What happens to Virginia at the end of Scene VIII?

4. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?

5. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?

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