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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes VII - VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the ball, what mask does Barberini wear? (Scene VI)
(a) That of a dove.
(b) That of a jester.
(c) That of a tiger.
(d) That of a mime.

2. What year is it in the opening of Scene V?
(a) 1610.
(b) 1605.
(c) 1620.
(d) 1616.

3. On what date did the inquisition put the Copernican teachings on the index?
(a) April 1, 1618.
(b) December 25, 1616.
(c) October 28, 1629.
(d) March 15, 1616.

4. What prediction does Galileo make to Andrea about astronomy?
(a) That "astronomy will be honored by Kings and Queens."
(b) That "astronomy will be talked about in the market-places."
(c) That "astronomy will never falter him."
(d) That "astronomy will be challenged again and again."

5. What does Signor Gaffone give to Virginia, "in mint condition," to give to her father?
(a) A book.
(b) A letter of intent.
(c) A copyright for the telescope.
(d) A manuscript.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Scene VII open?

2. What are the globes on the Ptolemaic system model made of?

3. Why does the Grand Duke of Tuscany come to Galileo's home?

4. Who does the Scholar claim is drunk again-while play-acting with the Monk?

5. How much is the private tuition that Galileo initially was going to charge Ludovico?

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