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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes III - IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Galileo, if one believes in humanity, they believe in what?
(a) "That mankind is the center of all."
(b) "God."
(c) "Something bigger than himself."
(d) "Common sense."

2. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?
(a) In the teapot.
(b) Behind the star charts.
(c) In the broom closet.
(d) Under the table.

3. After finding out about Ludovico's interests, how much does Galileo say he is going to charge him for private tuition?
(a) Ten scudi a month.
(b) Twenty scudi a month.
(c) Fifteen scudi a month.
(d) Nothing.

4. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?
(a) A trial.
(b) The Court Ball.
(c) A knighting.
(d) An inquisition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?

2. What does the stone at the center of the Ptolemaic system model represent?

3. In what city does Galileo teach mathematics in the opening of the play?

4. Who does Andrea tell his mother had "worked out" that the Earth went around the sun?

5. How many globes surround the center stone?

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