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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 Galileo tell Andrea to put on the table? (Scene I)
(a) Wine.
(b) Milk.
(c) Jam.
(d) Bread.

2. What does Galileo use to make the iron needle float on the surface of water without sinking?
(a) A piece of wax.
(b) A string.
(c) Ice.
(d) A piece of paper.

3. When discussing Galileo's findings regarding the movement of stars, who did the Philosopher think Signer Federzoni was?
(a) Galileo's lens-grinder.
(b) Galileo's student.
(c) Galileo's manservant.
(d) Galileo's son-in-law.

4. What does the Grand Duke want from Galileo when he and Virginia wait to be recognized?
(a) A model.
(b) A book.
(c) A manuscript.
(d) A pamphlet.

5. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?
(a) The Twins.
(b) Virgo.
(c) Scorpio.
(d) Capricorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?

2. According the opening of Scene XII, where is Galileo living?

3. What philosopher does Galileo and Andrea study in regard to objects floating?

4. When Sagredo asks Galileo about where God was, what is Galileo's answer?

5. Why does Andrea leave the room when Galileo was asking the men from the courts to look through the telescope?

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