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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Galileo when he was arguing with the Curator about salary?
(a) 35 years old.
(b) 27 years old.
(c) 76 years old.
(d) 46 years old.

3. What does Galileo tell Andrea to put on the table? (Scene I)
(a) Jam.
(b) Wine.
(c) Milk.
(d) Bread.

4. To what day, did the opening of Scene XII, say that Galileo would be a prisoner of the Church?
(a) For 100 years.
(b) Until he died.
(c) For 30 years.
(d) For 50 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Galileo tell Virginia invited him to Padua?

2. Where does Scene IV open?

3. What does Signor Gaffone give to Virginia, "in mint condition," to give to her father?

4. What does Federzoni say he would rather do if Galileo recanted his teachings?

5. When discussing Galileo's findings regarding the movement of stars, who did the Philosopher think Signer Federzoni was?

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