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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the bell rang, who reads Galileo's recant on the street?
(a) The crier.
(b) Federzoni
(c) The Pope.
(d) Andrea.

3. What chess piece does Galileo say took to "moving all over the board"?
(a) The knight.
(b) The King.
(c) The pawn.
(d) The castle.

4. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?
(a) Holland.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

5. What does Federzoni say he would rather do if Galileo recanted his teachings?
(a) Stay in Rome.
(b) Recant his own beliefs.
(c) Not live.
(d) Give up science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last thing that Virginia says to Galileo?

2. According to Bellarmin, whose teachings have been found, by the Holy Office, to be "futile, foolish and heretical"?

3. Why does Sarti tell Virginia to go to the University to see an astronomer?

4. When discussing Galileo's findings regarding the movement of stars, who did the Philosopher think Signer Federzoni was?

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

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