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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 talking to Andrea about the ships that had found new continents, what does Galileo call the "dreaded ocean"?
(a) A pond.
(b) A puddle.
(c) A pool.
(d) A lake.

2. What does Cosimo call Andrea as they fight over the models?
(a) "Beets."
(b) "Rat."
(c) "Carrots."
(d) "Dog."

3. What does Galileo claim is ruining Virginia's complexion?
(a) Worrying about Ludovico.
(b) Worrying about her father.
(c) Going to early Mass.
(d) Finding a new husband.

4. What is the date of the opening of Scene III?
(a) January 10, 1590.
(b) January 10, 1610.
(c) April 17, 1615.
(d) April1, 1611.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When, according to Galileo, does he "get most inspiration"?

2. How many globes surround the center stone?

3. Who does the Inquisitor say is an expert on instruments?

4. What happens to Signor Giordano Bruno "because he was not a Venetian and also had no appointment here"?

5. What does Galileo tell Andrea to put on the table? (Scene I)

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