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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Philosopher say is "an authority recognized not only by the entire learning of antiquity, but also by the Holy Fathers of the Church"?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

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

3. Who was Pope Urban VII, prior to receiving his papal name?
(a) Cardinal Barberini.
(b) The "Old Cardinal."
(c) Cardinal Bellarmin.
(d) Medici.

4. Why does Andrea leave the room when Galileo was asking the men from the courts to look through the telescope?
(a) Andrea said the men were stupid.
(b) Andrea's nose started bleeding.
(c) Andrea needed to get water for the men.
(d) Andrea was embarassed for fighting with Cosimo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

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

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

5. Why does Vanni say Galileo would be better off in Venice?

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