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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the person from the Grand Duke's Palace, what bell will ring when Galileo recants his teachings?

2. What does Galileo call a man who knows the truth and calls it a lie?

3. What time do the people of the inquisition believe that Galileo would recant?

4. What kind of clock is Galileo presented with as a gift from Cardinal Bellarmin?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Andrea say the inquisition was doing to the "truth"?

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

5. What do Andrea and the "Little Monk" compare the possibility of Galileo recanting to?

6. What does Brecht mean when he wrote, "The depths are hot, the heights are chill. The streets are loud, the court is still" at the opening of Scene IX?

7. Why does Galileo state that he prefers healthy oysters?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ludovico told Galileo about the telescope first being invented in Holland. Galileo then created a replica of his own, based off of Ludovico's description, and presented it to the University as his own. What did this do to the relationship between Galileo and Ludovico? What did this tell Ludovico about Galileo's character and scientific honesty? Why did Ludovico not turn Galileo in for misrepresentation?

Essay Topic 2

Many times, Galileo implied that a woman's place was not in the scientific world. Find at least two examples and discuss how these thoughts contradicted Galileo's teachings using textual evidence from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Galileo, even against the majority of society, honestly believed in his teachings. Find three examples about why Galileo believed that his teachings were correct and should be accepted by the Church and discuss their importance.

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