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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?
(a) Behind the star charts.
(b) In the broom closet.
(c) In the teapot.
(d) Under the table.

2. When Sagredo asks Galileo about where God was, what is Galileo's answer?
(a) "On the brightest star."
(b) "In us, or nowhere."
(c) "On earth, buried deeply as to not be found."
(d) "On the moon."

3. On what date did the inquisition put the Copernican teachings on the index?
(a) March 15, 1616.
(b) December 25, 1616.
(c) October 28, 1629.
(d) April 1, 1618.

4. Who does the Philosopher say is "Italy's and the Church's greatest astronomer"?
(a) Micheal Montrassauri.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Santri.
(d) Christopher Clavius.

5. What object does Andrea tell Galileo not to use because "You can prove anything with them"?
(a) An orange.
(b) An apple.
(c) A pear.
(d) A ball of yarn.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Galileo teach mathematics in the opening of the play?

2. According to Vanni, how many books on agriculture were published, within the last year, in London?

3. What year is it in the opening of Scene V?

4. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?

5. What invention does Ludovico tell Galileo about that he has just seen in Holland?

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