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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the "Little Monk," how many nights passed since he had been able to sleep?
(a) 7 nights.
(b) 5 nights.
(c) 3 nights.
(d) 6 n ights.

2. What time do the people of the inquisition believe that Galileo would recant?
(a) 5:00.
(b) 8:00.
(c) 2:00.
(d) 12:00.

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

4. What does the "Little Monk" tell Andrea about that Galileo always carries in his pocket?
(a) A drawing of his telescope.
(b) A picture of Virginia.
(c) A lock of Virginia's hair.
(d) His touchstone.

5. What manuscripts does Galileo give to the "Little Monk"?
(a) Papers on the sun being the center of the universe.
(b) Papers on why the ocean moves in ebb and flood.
(c) Papers on the inquiry of time.
(d) Papers on evolution.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many fixed stars does Galileo tell Sagredo were in the constellation of Orion?

3. What year is it at the opening of Scene IX?

4. What do Cosimo and Andrea break during their fighting on the floor?

5. In what city does Galileo teach mathematics in the opening of the play?

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