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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 does the "Very Old Cardinal" call Galileo because of Galileo's claims?
(a) An enemy of God.
(b) An enemy of the human race.
(c) The world's most knowledgable scientist.
(d) A thief of religion.

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

3. How many months of pay does the Court owe Galileo? (in Scene Nine)
(a) 12 months pay.
(b) 2 months pay.
(c) 6 months pay.
(d) 3 months pay.

4. Who does the Scholar claim is drunk again-while play-acting with the Monk?
(a) Himself.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Mother Earth.
(d) The Duke.

5. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?
(a) When he thought about Virginia's dowry.
(b) When he looked at the stars.
(c) When he ate.
(d) When he read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Pope tell the Inquisitor that he will not have destroyed?

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

4. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?

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

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