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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?
(a) A model.
(b) A word.
(c) A drawing.
(d) A sentence.

2. What gift is sent to Galileo by "someone passing through"? (Scene XII)
(a) Two geese.
(b) Two rabbits.
(c) Two ducks.
(d) Two turkeys.

3. Where had the "Little Monk" grown up?
(a) Paris.
(b) Campagna.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

4. According to Vanni, how many books on agriculture were published, within the last year, in London?
(a) 5 books.
(b) 8 books.
(c) 2 books.
(d) 14 books.

5. At the end of Scene X, what has the Pope finished doing?
(a) Reading Galileo's manuscript.
(b) Eating.
(c) Getting dressed.
(d) Signing the inquisition.

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

7. While speaking with the "Little Monk" about his family's life, what animal does Galileo talk about ?
(a) A scallop.
(b) A oyster.
(c) A crab.
(d) A sea urchin.

8. What astrological sign does Ludovico align with?
(a) Leo.
(b) Scorpio.
(c) Aries.
(d) Cancer.

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

10. In Scene XI, how many days does the "Little Monk" say that Galileo had been sitting in prison?
(a) 47 days.
(b) 13 days.
(c) 30 days.
(d) 23 days.

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

12. While waiting to hear news of the inquisition, what are the "Little Monk" and Federzoni doing?
(a) Playing chess.
(b) Watching ice float.
(c) Sinking iron needles in water.
(d) Making models of the solar system.

13. What kind of clock is Galileo presented with as a gift from Cardinal Bellarmin?
(a) Parliament clock.
(b) Lantern clock.
(c) Cellini clock.
(d) Atmos clock.

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

15. At the end of Scene IX, what awaits Galileo?
(a) His Highness, the Grand Duke.
(b) Medici.
(c) The Florentine Court.
(d) The coach of the Holy Inquisition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author has Galileo begun to read again? (Revealed by Galileo to the "Little Monk" during their conversation in Scene VII.)

2. What does Galileo claim is ruining Virginia's complexion?

3. What are the dates that Scene XII took place?

4. Where did Scene XI take place?

5. Who does Galileo tell Virginia invited him to Padua?

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