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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 the First Scholar see that Galileo dropped?
(a) A stone.
(b) A map.
(c) A coin.
(d) A crystal.

2. What does the "Little Monk" tell Andrea about that Galileo always carries in his pocket?
(a) A drawing of his telescope.
(b) His touchstone.
(c) A picture of Virginia.
(d) A lock of Virginia's hair.

3. What does the stone at the center of the Ptolemaic system model represent?
(a) Neptune.
(b) The moon.
(c) The sun.
(d) Earth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Pope tell the Inquisitor that Galileo could not say "no" to?

2. Where does Andrea say he is going to go when he leaves Italy to "take up scientific work"?

3. Who does the Scholar claim is drunk again-while play-acting with the Monk?

4. What is the date at the opening of Scene XI?

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

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