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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. When the "Little Monk" spent time with Galileo, while Galileo was in prison, to whom does Galileo compare his work?
(a) The Mayans.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Horace.

2. Where did Scene X open?
(a) Andrea's home.
(b) The Florentine Court.
(c) The court of the Holy Inquisition.
(d) An apartment in the Vatican.

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

4. Who does the Inquisitor say is an expert on instruments?
(a) Signor Vanni.
(b) Signor Galilei.
(c) Rector Gaffone.
(d) Cardinal Barberini.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, from Amsterdam, wanted Andrea to ask about Galileo's health?

2. Where does Scene VII open?

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

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

5. What manuscripts does Galileo give to the "Little Monk"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Galileo not worried about the Cardinal Inquisitor being in Florence?

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

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

4. Why does Ludovico call off the wedding to Virginia?

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

6. Why does the "Little Monk" use the story of his family and town's history to show Galileo his fears about the mixing of science and religion?

7. What were the problems that Galileo faced with living in both Florence and the Republic regarding the Discorsi?

8. What problems does Virginia find with Galileo traveling to Padua and taking time off?

9. In the opening of Scene VII, why does the "Little Monk" admit to Galileo that he has not been able to sleep?

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

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