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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date of the opening of Scene III?
(a) January 10, 1610.
(b) January 10, 1590.
(c) April1, 1611.
(d) April 17, 1615.

2. How old does Ludovico say the invention he saw in Holland was?
(a) A few hours old.
(b) A week old.
(c) A month old.
(d) A few days old.

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

4. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?
(a) So he could be the Court Mathematician.
(b) So that he could sell his telescopes.
(c) To find her a husband.
(d) To work for the University.

5. How old is Andrea in Scene I?
(a) 14 years old.
(b) 12 years old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Galileo tell Sagredo the spots on stars were?

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

3. What is the monk play-acting? (in the opening of Scene V.)

4. What name does Galileo want to bestow on the new stars he found?

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

(see the answer key)

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