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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes III - IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing Galileo's findings regarding the movement of stars, who did the Philosopher think Signer Federzoni was?
(a) Galileo's son-in-law.
(b) Galileo's student.
(c) Galileo's manservant.
(d) Galileo's lens-grinder.

2. According to the Curator, what republic refuses the Inquisition any say in scientific affairs?
(a) Paris.
(b) Venice.
(c) Prague.
(d) Rome.

3. How old is Galileo when he was arguing with the Curator about salary?
(a) 27 years old.
(b) 46 years old.
(c) 35 years old.
(d) 76 years old.

4. How many years did Sarti work for Monsignor Filippo before working for Galileo?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. What does Galileo ask the men to trust when looking through the telescope at the stars?
(a) Their eyes.
(b) Their hearts.
(c) Science.
(d) Their minds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

2. According to Galileo, if one believes in humanity, they believe in what?

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

4. How much is the private tuition that Galileo initially was going to charge Ludovico?

5. How old is Andrea in Scene I?

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