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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes IX - X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the globes on the Ptolemaic system model made of?
(a) Crystal.
(b) Stone.
(c) Clay.
(d) Marble.

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

3. At the ball, what mask does Cardinal Bellarmin wear? (Scene VI)
(a) That of a lamb.
(b) That of a wolf.
(c) That of a clown.
(d) That of an eagle.

4. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?
(a) A fraud.
(b) A prophet.
(c) A liar.
(d) A criminal.

5. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?
(a) Scorpio.
(b) The Twins.
(c) Capricorn.
(d) Virgo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Andrea leave the room when Galileo was asking the men from the courts to look through the telescope?

2. According to Vanni, how many books on agriculture were published, within the last year, in London?

3. Who does the Philosopher say is "an authority recognized not only by the entire learning of antiquity, but also by the Holy Fathers of the Church"?

4. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?

5. Who does the Scholar claim is drunk again-while play-acting with the Monk?

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