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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of clock is Galileo presented with as a gift from Cardinal Bellarmin?
(a) Lantern clock.
(b) Cellini clock.
(c) Parliament clock.
(d) Atmos clock.

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

3. What does the "Little Monk" tell Andrea about that Galileo always carries in his pocket?
(a) His touchstone.
(b) A lock of Virginia's hair.
(c) A picture of Virginia.
(d) A drawing of his telescope.

4. What pages from Galileo's book do the Monks have?
(a) 131 and 132.
(b) 47 and 48.
(c) 116 and 117.
(d) 145 and 146.

5. What does Galileo use to make the iron needle float on the surface of water without sinking?
(a) A string.
(b) A piece of paper.
(c) Ice.
(d) A piece of wax.

Short Answer Questions

1. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?

2. Why does the Grand Duke of Tuscany come to Galileo's home?

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

4. What does Ludovico tell Galileo were his interests?

5. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?

(see the answer key)

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