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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes V - VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Philosopher say is "Italy's and the Church's greatest astronomer"?
(a) Santri.
(b) Micheal Montrassauri.
(c) Christopher Clavius.
(d) Galileo.

2. What does Ludovico tell Galileo were his interests?
(a) Horses.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Science.
(d) Music.

3. When Sagredo asks Galileo about where God was, what is Galileo's answer?
(a) "In us, or nowhere."
(b) "On earth, buried deeply as to not be found."
(c) "On the moon."
(d) "On the brightest star."

4. Why does the Grand Duke of Tuscany come to Galileo's home?
(a) To see Andrea.
(b) To see the telescope.
(c) To talk to Santi.
(d) To talk to Galileo about stars.

5. While at the ball, what chapter of the Bible do both Cardinal Bellarmin and Cardinal Barberini quote?
(a) Proverbs.
(b) Kings.
(c) Exodus.
(d) Genesis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?

3. What epicyclical orbit does Galileo draw on the blackboard when describing his discovery to the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

4. What does Galileo say he bought instead of paying the milkman?

5. What chess piece does Galileo say took to "moving all over the board"?

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