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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XIII - XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sarti tell Virginia to go to the University to see an astronomer?
(a) To prove her father's teachings false.
(b) To prove her father's teachings true.
(c) To seek a better husband.
(d) To cast her horoscope.

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

3. According to Bellarmin, whose teachings have been found, by the Holy Office, to be "futile, foolish and heretical"?
(a) Copernicus' teachings.
(b) Socrates' teachings.
(c) Galileo's teachings.
(d) Plato's teachings.

4. Who does the monk say that he has to have permission from before Galileo can see an eye doctor?
(a) The Rector.
(b) Cardinal Bellarmin.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Monsignor Carpula.

5. Who does Galileo tell Virginia that he was afraid of?
(a) The Inquisitor.
(b) Ludovico.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Rector Gaffone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Scene IV open?

2. At the end of Scene IX, what awaits Galileo?

3. Which Dane determines the track of a comet?

4. How old is Galileo's daughter, Virginia, in Scene II?

5. At the border check, what is the name of the woman that the boys' song is about?

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