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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) Socrates.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

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

3. Which Dane determines the track of a comet?
(a) Cosimo Medici.
(b) Tycho Brahe.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Aristotle.

4. What year is it in the opening of the play?
(a) 1510.
(b) 1609.
(c) 1409.
(d) 1710.

5. How much is the private tuition that Galileo initially was going to charge Ludovico?
(a) Fifty scudi a month.
(b) Fifteen scudi a month.
(c) Five scudi a month.
(d) Ten scudi a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. While waiting for Galileo's inquisition to finish, what does Andrea say he fears would never be completed?

2. Who is Virginia's Father Confessor?

3. Who does Galileo tell Virginia that he was afraid of?

4. According to Bellarmin, whose responsibility is it to interpret the Bible?

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

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