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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Ptolemaic system model, what does Galileo claim moved?
(a) Only the planets.
(b) Only the stars.
(c) Only the sun.
(d) Everything.

2. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?
(a) 4 stars.
(b) 6 stars.
(c) 1 stars.
(d) 3 stars.

3. What gift is sent to Galileo by "someone passing through"? (Scene XII)
(a) Two rabbits.
(b) Two ducks.
(c) Two turkeys.
(d) Two geese.

4. What does Federzoni say he would rather do if Galileo recanted his teachings?
(a) Not live.
(b) Stay in Rome.
(c) Give up science.
(d) Recant his own beliefs.

5. What are the globes on the Ptolemaic system model made of?
(a) Crystal.
(b) Stone.
(c) Clay.
(d) Marble.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Galileo say are his "favorite readings"?

3. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?

4. How old is Andrea in Scene I?

5. What happens to Signor Giordano Bruno "because he was not a Venetian and also had no appointment here"?

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