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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Galileo use to represent the sun when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?
(a) A chair.
(b) A table.
(c) A wash basin.
(d) A lamp.

2. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?
(a) When he looked at the stars.
(b) When he read.
(c) When he ate.
(d) When he thought about Virginia's dowry.

3. In what city does Galileo teach mathematics in the opening of the play?
(a) Venice.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) Padua.

4. What does Cosimo call Andrea as they fight over the models?
(a) "Beets."
(b) "Carrots."
(c) "Rat."
(d) "Dog."

5. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Holland.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?

2. What prediction does Galileo make to Andrea about astronomy?

3. Where did Ludovico Marsili's letter say he has studied?

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

5. What bell rings as Virginia entered her father's room? (Scene III)

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