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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Signor Giordano Bruno "because he was not a Venetian and also had no appointment here"?
(a) He was banished from the city.
(b) He was burned at the stake.
(c) He was imprisoned.
(d) He was hung.

2. On what date did the inquisition put the Copernican teachings on the index?
(a) October 28, 1629.
(b) December 25, 1616.
(c) April 1, 1618.
(d) March 15, 1616.

3. Who enters the room after the "Very Old Cardinal" collapses?
(a) Galileo.
(b) The Duke of Florence.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Clavius.

4. Who does the "Very Old Cardinal" claim was the "crown of creation"?
(a) Man.
(b) God.
(c) The church.
(d) The sun.

5. When Sagredo asks Galileo about where God was, what is Galileo's answer?
(a) "On earth, buried deeply as to not be found."
(b) "On the brightest star."
(c) "On the moon."
(d) "In us, or nowhere."

Short Answer Questions

1. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?

2. What chess piece does Galileo say took to "moving all over the board"?

3. How many fixed stars does Galileo tell Sagredo were in the constellation of Orion?

4. Who does the Philosopher say is "Italy's and the Church's greatest astronomer"?

5. Where does Virginia say she will be married?

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