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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. Where does Galileo hide a copy of his Discorsi?
(a) A false bottom in his desk.
(b) In his bed.
(c) Behind his star charts.
(d) The globe.

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

3. What time do the people of the inquisition believe that Galileo would recant?
(a) 12:00.
(b) 5:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 2:00.

4. What does Federzoni think has begun, "the hour of its birth," when the bell does not ring at the time the inquisitors thought it would?
(a) The age of Galileo.
(b) The age of science.
(c) The age of reason.
(d) The age of open-minds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While speaking with the "Little Monk" about his family's life, what animal does Galileo talk about ?

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

3. Who does the Inquisitor say is an expert on instruments?

4. While waiting to hear news of the inquisition, what are the "Little Monk" and Federzoni doing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did the astronomer at the University tell Virginia about her horoscope?

4. What was Galileo speaking about to the "Little Monk" when he spoke of his feelings for beauty and truth?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Vanni want Galileo to leave Florence?

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