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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. What does the new Pope, at the opening of Scene VIII, want Galileo to study?

2. What is the only thing that the people from the "Little Monk's" village knew about?

3. While waiting for Galileo's inquisition to finish, what does Andrea say he fears would never be completed?

4. Where does Andrea say he is going to go when he leaves Italy to "take up scientific work"?

5. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Character Analysis: Discuss Galileo as a character. What kind of character was Galileo? Use textual evidence to support each of the three character traits that you align with Galileo.

Essay Topic 2

The truth of science and the truth of religion are conflicted throughout the play. Discuss the following: 1) Why was the truth of religion weighed heavier than the truth of science? 2) How did new thought challenge the church? 3) How did the Church have so much clout in determining its power over new thought related to science?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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