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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While speaking with the "Little Monk" about his family's life, what animal does Galileo talk about ?
(a) A sea urchin.
(b) A oyster.
(c) A scallop.
(d) A crab.

2. Who is Virginia speaking with at the end of Scene VI?
(a) The Inquisitor.
(b) Her fiance.
(c) Her father.
(d) Andrea.

3. While waiting to hear news of the inquisition, what are the "Little Monk" and Federzoni doing?
(a) Playing chess.
(b) Making models of the solar system.
(c) Sinking iron needles in water.
(d) Watching ice float.

4. According to Galileo, what gives the "Little Monk" the right to say whatever he wishes?
(a) Hie rank.
(b) The Pope.
(c) His habit.
(d) The church.

5. Why does the Grand Duke of Tuscany come to Galileo's home?
(a) To talk to Galileo about stars.
(b) To see the telescope.
(c) To talk to Santi.
(d) To see Andrea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?

2. Where does Galileo tell Sagredo that the light from the moon comes from?

3. Who does the Chamberlain say is the name of the Astronomer-in-Chief at the Papal College in Rome?

4. According to the "Very Thin Monk," what is equated with the home of the human race?

5. According to Galileo, when informed upon the Holy Office's findings, who accepted Galileo's observations?

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