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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While speaking with the "Little Monk" about his family's life, what animal does Galileo talk about ?
(a) A oyster.
(b) A scallop.
(c) A sea urchin.
(d) A crab.

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

3. According to the "Very Thin Monk," what is equated with the home of the human race?
(a) Heaven.
(b) A wondering star.
(c) The moons of Jupiter.
(d) The sun.

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

5. According to Bellarmin, whose teachings have been found, by the Holy Office, to be "futile, foolish and heretical"?
(a) Galileo's teachings.
(b) Plato's teachings.
(c) Socrates' teachings.
(d) Copernicus' teachings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Galileo tell Sagredo the spots on stars were?

2. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?

3. What happens to Virginia at the end of Scene VIII?

4. Where does Galileo hide a copy of his Discorsi?

5. Where does Scene IV open?

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