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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Virginia in Scene XII?
(a) About 75.
(b) About 60.
(c) About 40.
(d) About 55.

2. While waiting for Galileo's inquisition to finish, what does Andrea say he fears would never be completed?
(a) The Star Charts.
(b) The Galileo Model.
(c) The Oceanic Maps.
(d) The Discorsi.

3. Where does Scene VII open?
(a) In the Palace of the Florentine Ambassador in Rome.
(b) Galileo's home.
(c) In the Hall of Inquisition.
(d) A monastery.

4. Where does Galileo place the Ptolemaic system for Andrea to find?
(a) Under the table.
(b) In the broom closet.
(c) In the teapot.
(d) Behind the star charts.

5. Who is Virginia's Father Confessor?
(a) Father Steine from Saint Mercy.
(b) Father Michael from Saint Cornela.
(c) Father Christophorus from Saint Ursula.
(d) Father Franz from Notre Dame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?

2. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?

3. How many years did Sarti work for Monsignor Filippo before working for Galileo?

4. What does Galileo claim the he knows the difference between when Vanni tells him he is "unable to distinguish your friends from your enemies"?

5. Who does Andrea tell the boys to give the item he left when getting on the coach to?

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