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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 Chamberlain say is the name of the Astronomer-in-Chief at the Papal College in Rome?
(a) Father Franz Wistne.
(b) Father Christophe Cleminez.
(c) Father Micheal Measter.
(d) Father Christopher Clavius.

2. When the "Little Monk" spent time with Galileo, while Galileo was in prison, to whom does Galileo compare his work?
(a) The Mayans.
(b) Horace.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

3. Who enters the room after the "Very Old Cardinal" collapses?
(a) The Duke of Florence.
(b) Clavius.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Andrea.

4. At the ball, what mask does Barberini wear? (Scene VI)
(a) That of a mime.
(b) That of a dove.
(c) That of a jester.
(d) That of a tiger.

5. Who does the monk say that he has to have permission from before Galileo can see an eye doctor?
(a) The Rector.
(b) Cardinal Bellarmin.
(c) Monsignor Carpula.
(d) The Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Scene X, what has the Pope finished doing?

2. Why does Sarti tell Virginia to go to the University to see an astronomer?

3. What are the globes on the Ptolemaic system model made of?

4. According to Galileo, what gives the "Little Monk" the right to say whatever he wishes?

5. While at the ball, what chapter of the Bible do both Cardinal Bellarmin and Cardinal Barberini quote?

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