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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did Sarti work for Monsignor Filippo before working for Galileo?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

2. What does Galileo use to represent the Earth when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?
(a) A milk bottle.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A chair.
(d) Andrea.

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

4. What does Galileo tell Sagredo the spots on stars were?
(a) Wind.
(b) Craters.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Fire.

5. What does Sarti hand to Galileo while he was telling her about the new discoveries in science?
(a) A bill from the bookstore.
(b) A letter of recommendation.
(c) A bill from the milkman.
(d) A letter of interest in Galileo's work.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bellarmin, whose teachings have been found, by the Holy Office, to be "futile, foolish and heretical"?

2. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?

3. What does the "Very Old Cardinal" call Galileo because of Galileo's claims?

4. According to the "Very Thin Monk," what is equated with the home of the human race?

5. What is the name of the Grand Duke of Tuscany?

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