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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 the Ptolemaic system model, what does Galileo claim moved?
(a) Only the planets.
(b) Only the stars.
(c) Only the sun.
(d) Everything.

2. What does the Inquisitor want to keep while "damning" Galileo's writings?
(a) The scientific mind.
(b) Star charts.
(c) The ocean charts.
(d) The telescope.

3. What year is it in the opening of Scene V?
(a) 1605.
(b) 1610.
(c) 1620.
(d) 1616.

4. How old is Galileo's daughter, Virginia, in Scene II?
(a) 17 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 12 years old.
(d) 11 years old.

5. According to Vanni, how many books on agriculture were published, within the last year, in London?
(a) 8 books.
(b) 2 books.
(c) 5 books.
(d) 14 books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?

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

3. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?

4. What does Signor Gaffone give to Virginia, "in mint condition," to give to her father?

5. According to the "Little Monk," how many nights passed since he had been able to sleep?

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