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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According the opening of Scene XII, where is Galileo living?
(a) In a country house near Florence.
(b) In a jail cell.
(c) In Venice.
(d) In Virginia's home under lock and key.

4. What is Virginia sewing at the opening of Scene VIII?
(a) A trousseau.
(b) A dress.
(c) A suit.
(d) Linen napkins.

5. Who was Pope Urban VII, prior to receiving his papal name?
(a) Medici.
(b) Cardinal Barberini.
(c) Cardinal Bellarmin.
(d) The "Old Cardinal."

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Scene Seven, the "Little Monk" told Galileo that he cannot understand what?

2. Why does Vanni say Galileo would be better off in Venice?

3. What does Signor Gaffone give to Virginia, "in mint condition," to give to her father?

4. Why does Galileo tell Andrea that they could not investigate sunspots?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie does Galileo tell Virginia about being summoned by The Duke?

2. During Galileo's students conversation, while waiting for Galileo's recanting, the students did find some humor in the situation. What humor did they find?

3. Why does Vanni tell Galileo that he is on his side regarding Galileo's teachings?

4. What does the Court's expect to happen at 5:00 on the day of Galileo's inquisition?

5. Why does The Grand Duke ask Galileo about his eyesight?

6. What do the experiment with the iron needle and water prove?

7. Why does Galileo think that Cardinal Bellarmin gifted him a Cellini clock?

8. Why does Galileo use the satire of Horace to explain the necessity of all parts of his study being present in his observations?

9. What does Galileo say regarding his public recanting of his teachings?

10. What were Federzoni and Andrea's worries concerning Galileo's Inquisition?

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