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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes VII - VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Philosopher say is "Italy's and the Church's greatest astronomer"?
(a) Santri.
(b) Christopher Clavius.
(c) Micheal Montrassauri.
(d) Galileo.

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

3. What kind of clock is Galileo presented with as a gift from Cardinal Bellarmin?
(a) Atmos clock.
(b) Lantern clock.
(c) Cellini clock.
(d) Parliament clock.

4. What object does Andrea tell Galileo not to use because "You can prove anything with them"?
(a) A pear.
(b) An apple.
(c) An orange.
(d) A ball of yarn.

5. What happens to Virginia at the end of Scene VIII?
(a) She hit her father.
(b) She ran after Ludovico.
(c) She fell down the stairs.
(d) She faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the inquisition put the Copernican teachings on the index?

2. What does Galileo use to make the iron needle float on the surface of water without sinking?

3. According to Galileo, what "grows feeble from being abused"?

4. What does Sarti offer to the Grand Duke as his Court is leaving at the end of Scene IV?

5. While talking to Andrea about the ships that had found new continents, what does Galileo call the "dreaded ocean"?

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