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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XI - XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Galileo use to make the iron needle float on the surface of water without sinking?
(a) Ice.
(b) A piece of wax.
(c) A string.
(d) A piece of paper.

2. According to Galileo, when informed upon the Holy Office's findings, who accepted Galileo's observations?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The University of Florence.
(c) Cardinal Bellarmin.
(d) The astronomers of the Collegium Romanum.

3. How old does Ludovico say the invention he saw in Holland was?
(a) A few days old.
(b) A few hours old.
(c) A month old.
(d) A week old.

4. What happens to Signor Giordano Bruno "because he was not a Venetian and also had no appointment here"?
(a) He was hung.
(b) He was imprisoned.
(c) He was burned at the stake.
(d) He was banished from the city.

5. What does the Grand Duke want from Galileo when he and Virginia wait to be recognized?
(a) A model.
(b) A pamphlet.
(c) A manuscript.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Galileo tell the Curator would "save millions of scudi in navigation"?

2. At the end of Scene X, what has the Pope finished doing?

3. According to the person from the Grand Duke's Palace, what bell will ring when Galileo recants his teachings?

4. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

5. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?

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