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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 sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?
(a) Larsen Sydnrome.
(b) The plague.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Homocystinuria.

2. What does Galileo use to represent the sun when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A wash basin.
(c) A table.
(d) A chair.

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

4. 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"?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Aristotle.

5. Why does Galileo tell Andrea that they could not investigate sunspots?
(a) Because they had "too much knowledge already."
(b) Because they were "working on floating bodies."
(c) Because they were" not authorized by the Holy Court."
(d) Because they "could not waste their time."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had the "Little Monk" grown up?

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

3. Why does Sarti tell Virginia to go to the University to see an astronomer?

4. Where does Scene IV open?

5. Who was Pope Urban VII, prior to receiving his papal name?

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