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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 Scene XI, how many days does the "Little Monk" say that Galileo had been sitting in prison?
(a) 30 days.
(b) 23 days.
(c) 47 days.
(d) 13 days.

2. According to Galileo, when informed upon the Holy Office's findings, who accepted Galileo's observations?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Cardinal Bellarmin.
(c) The University of Florence.
(d) The astronomers of the Collegium Romanum.

3. What year is it in the opening of Scene V?
(a) 1620.
(b) 1605.
(c) 1610.
(d) 1616.

4. What does the Grand Duke want from Galileo when he and Virginia wait to be recognized?
(a) A manuscript.
(b) A pamphlet.
(c) A book.
(d) A model.

5. What does Sarti offer to the Grand Duke as his Court is leaving at the end of Scene IV?
(a) A milk.
(b) A biscuit.
(c) A flower.
(d) An apple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Scene XI take place?

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

3. Who enters the room after the "Very Old Cardinal" collapses?

4. What does the Curator say that Galileo had invented for the city, calling the invention "excellent"?

5. Who does the monk say that he has to have permission from before Galileo can see an eye doctor?

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