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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. Where had the "Little Monk" grown up?

2. What does Federzoni say he would rather do if Galileo recanted his teachings?

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

4. What does the Grand Duke want from Galileo when he and Virginia wait to be recognized?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. Why does Ludovico call off the wedding to Virginia?

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

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

8. Why does Vanni want Galileo to leave Florence?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Galileo brings up the concept of price verses value. Discuss Galileo's thoughts on this belief. What is the difference between price and value according to Galileo and the text? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think was the main theme of the play? Discuss your answer using evidence gathered to support your claim. Why did you think that this was the theme of the play? What support did you find in the play? Why did this support your claim for this being the theme?

Essay Topic 3

Courage is a theme masked by the scientific overtone of the play, but courage is relevant. Find three courageous moments during the play. Discuss the person who was courageous, why they were courageous, and what happened to them because of their courage. Cite examples from the text to support your statements.

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