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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XI - XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the dates that Scene XII took place?
(a) 1629-1643.
(b) 1643-1652.
(c) 1633-1642.
(d) 1616-1633.

2. According to Galileo, if one believes in humanity, they believe in what?
(a) "Something bigger than himself."
(b) "Common sense."
(c) "That mankind is the center of all."
(d) "God."

3. When Sagredo asks Galileo about where God was, what is Galileo's answer?
(a) "On earth, buried deeply as to not be found."
(b) "On the moon."
(c) "On the brightest star."
(d) "In us, or nowhere."

4. Where does Scene IV open?
(a) Galileo's home in Florence.
(b) The University in Florence.
(c) Virginia's home.
(d) The marketplace.

5. What does Sarti offer to the Grand Duke as his Court is leaving at the end of Scene IV?
(a) A biscuit.
(b) A flower.
(c) A milk.
(d) An apple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Sarti work for Monsignor Filippo before working for Galileo?

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

3. What do the Duke and his Court attend after leaving Galileo's home?

4. What name does Galileo want to bestow on the new stars he found?

5. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?

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