View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What year is it at the opening of Scene IX?
(a) 1633.
(b) 1652.
(c) 1644.
(d) 1678.

3. According to Galileo, what gives the "Little Monk" the right to say whatever he wishes?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The church.
(c) His habit.
(d) Hie rank.

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

5. What is the date at the opening of Scene XI?
(a) March 17, 1644.
(b) January 11, 1622.
(c) December 14, 1638.
(d) June 22, 1633.

6. Who does Galileo tell Virginia that he was afraid of?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Rector Gaffone.
(c) Ludovico.
(d) The Inquisitor.

7. Who, from Amsterdam, wanted Andrea to ask about Galileo's health?
(a) Demetrius.
(b) Fabricius.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Francico.

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

9. What author has Galileo begun to read again? (Revealed by Galileo to the "Little Monk" during their conversation in Scene VII.)
(a) Plato.
(b) Horace.
(c) Machiavelli.
(d) Socrates.

10. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?
(a) A prophet.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A liar.
(d) A fraud.

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

12. According to the person from the Grand Duke's Palace, what bell will ring when Galileo recants his teachings?
(a) The great bell of St. Mark's.
(b) The great bell of St. John.
(c) The great bell of St. Michael.
(d) The great bell of St. Mercy.

13. Why does Sarti tell Virginia to go to the University to see an astronomer?
(a) To prove her father's teachings true.
(b) To seek a better husband.
(c) To prove her father's teachings false.
(d) To cast her horoscope.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Pope Urban VII, prior to receiving his papal name?

2. What, according to Andrea, do the people of Paris and Prague believe sunspots were?

3. What happens to Virginia at the end of Scene VIII?

4. Why does Andrea say that Galileo could not have stayed in the Republic?

5. What is Virginia sewing at the opening of Scene VIII?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 475 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample