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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 prediction does Galileo make to Andrea about astronomy?
(a) That "astronomy will be challenged again and again."
(b) That "astronomy will be talked about in the market-places."
(c) That "astronomy will be honored by Kings and Queens."
(d) That "astronomy will never falter him."

2. What does Galileo tell Sagredo the spots on stars were?
(a) Craters.
(b) Wind.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Fire.

3. According to Galileo, if one believes in humanity, they believe in what?
(a) "Common sense."
(b) "Something bigger than himself."
(c) "God."
(d) "That mankind is the center of all."

4. Whom does the Inquisitor have taking a transcript of the conversation between Galileo and Cardinals Bellarmin and Barberini?
(a) Virginia.
(b) The lady in waiting.
(c) Andrea.
(d) The clerks playing chess.

5. While talking to Andrea about the ships that had found new continents, what does Galileo call the "dreaded ocean"?
(a) A lake.
(b) A pool.
(c) A puddle.
(d) A pond.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that the people from the "Little Monk's" village knew about?

2. In the Ptolemaic system model, what does Galileo claim moved?

3. Where does Scene IV open?

4. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?

5. What does Galileo tell Vanni that he values after Vanni suggests that Galileo "take up flight"?

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