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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Galileo, what "grows feeble from being abused"?
(a) Authority.
(b) Power.
(c) Plight.
(d) Science.

2. Who does the Philosopher say is "an authority recognized not only by the entire learning of antiquity, but also by the Holy Fathers of the Church"?
(a) Plato.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Socrates.

3. Who does the "Very Old Cardinal" claim was the "crown of creation"?
(a) The church.
(b) Man.
(c) God.
(d) The sun.

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

5. According to the "Very Thin Monk," what is equated with the home of the human race?
(a) The moons of Jupiter.
(b) Heaven.
(c) A wondering star.
(d) The sun.

6. What year is it in the opening of the play?
(a) 1510.
(b) 1710.
(c) 1409.
(d) 1609.

7. What does Sarti hand to Galileo while he was telling her about the new discoveries in science?
(a) A letter of interest in Galileo's work.
(b) A bill from the milkman.
(c) A bill from the bookstore.
(d) A letter of recommendation.

8. What is the name of the bailiff?
(a) Signor Franz.
(b) Signor Franco.
(c) Signor Cambione.
(d) Signor Parente.

9. After finding out about Ludovico's interests, how much does Galileo say he is going to charge him for private tuition?
(a) Ten scudi a month.
(b) Fifteen scudi a month.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Twenty scudi a month.

10. Who is Virginia speaking with at the end of Scene VI?
(a) The Inquisitor.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her fiance.
(d) Andrea.

11. While at the ball, what chapter of the Bible do both Cardinal Bellarmin and Cardinal Barberini quote?
(a) Proverbs.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Exodus.
(d) Kings.

12. What name does Galileo want to bestow on the new stars he found?
(a) Medici.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Florence.
(d) Paupal.

13. What does Cosimo call Andrea as they fight over the models?
(a) "Rat."
(b) "Beets."
(c) "Carrots."
(d) "Dog."

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

15. In what city does Galileo teach mathematics in the opening of the play?
(a) Padua.
(b) Venice.
(c) Rome.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What epicyclical orbit does Galileo draw on the blackboard when describing his discovery to the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

2. What sickness was the "Old Gentlemen" discussing as they climbed the stairs to see the telescope?

3. In what country does the Curator tell Galileo that telescopes were sold in markets?

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

5. What does the "Very Old Cardinal" call Galileo because of Galileo's claims?

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