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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many stars does Galileo find revolved around Jupiter?
(a) 4 stars.
(b) 1 stars.
(c) 3 stars.
(d) 6 stars.

2. According to the person from the Grand Duke's Palace, what bell will ring when Galileo recants his teachings?
(a) The great bell of St. Mark's.
(b) The great bell of St. Michael.
(c) The great bell of St. Mercy.
(d) The great bell of St. John.

3. Who does the Inquisitor say is an expert on instruments?
(a) Signor Galilei.
(b) Rector Gaffone.
(c) Signor Vanni.
(d) Cardinal Barberini.

4. Why does Andrea say that Galileo could not have stayed in the Republic?
(a) Because he could not write his book there.
(b) Because he could not publish his book there.
(c) Because he could not study the stars there.
(d) Because he could not study the ocean there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarti hand to Galileo while he was telling her about the new discoveries in science?

2. What astrological sign does Ludovico align with?

3. Why does Galileo tell Andrea that they could not investigate sunspots?

4. What does Galileo use to represent the Earth when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?

5. What gift is sent to Galileo by "someone passing through"? (Scene XII)

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