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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes I - II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Ludovico Marsili's letter say he has studied?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Holland.
(c) Paris.
(d) Prague.

2. How many globes surround the center stone?
(a) 12 globes.
(b) 10 globes.
(c) 8 globes.
(d) 9 globes.

3. In the Ptolemaic system model, what does Galileo claim moved?
(a) Only the stars.
(b) Everything.
(c) Only the sun.
(d) Only the planets.

4. What does Galileo tell Andrea to put on the table? (Scene I)
(a) Bread.
(b) Jam.
(c) Milk.
(d) Wine.

5. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?
(a) In the teapot.
(b) Behind the star charts.
(c) Under the table.
(d) In the broom closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Galileo use to represent the Earth when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?

2. What invention does Ludovico tell Galileo about that he has just seen in Holland?

3. According to the Curator, what republic refuses the Inquisition any say in scientific affairs?

4. After finding out about Ludovico's interests, how much does Galileo say he is going to charge him for private tuition?

5. While talking to Andrea about the ships that had found new continents, what does Galileo call the "dreaded ocean"?

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