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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does Galileo teach mathematics in the opening of the play?
(a) Padua.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) Venice.

2. Where does Scene IV open?
(a) Virginia's home.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) The University in Florence.
(d) Galileo's home in Florence.

3. Why does Vanni say Galileo would be better off in Venice?
(a) "Fewer black coats."
(b) "More people to support him."
(c) "Fewer skeptics."
(d) "More scientists with open minds."

4. What philosopher does Galileo and Andrea study in regard to objects floating?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Machiavelli.

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 read.
(d) When he ate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of the opening of Scene III?

2. When Sagredo asks Galileo about where God was, what is Galileo's answer?

3. At the ball, what mask does Barberini wear? (Scene VI)

4. What, according to Andrea, do the people of Paris and Prague believe sunspots were?

5. What does Ludovico tell Galileo were his interests?

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