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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 year is it in the opening of the play?
(a) 1710.
(b) 1510.
(c) 1409.
(d) 1609.

2. According to Bellarmin, whose responsibility is it to interpret the Bible?
(a) The Pope's.
(b) His.
(c) The theologians of the Holy Church.
(d) Mankind's.

3. What does the "Very Old Cardinal" call Galileo because of Galileo's claims?
(a) An enemy of God.
(b) The world's most knowledgable scientist.
(c) An enemy of the human race.
(d) A thief of religion.

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

5. Where does Scene VII open?
(a) A monastery.
(b) Galileo's home.
(c) In the Palace of the Florentine Ambassador in Rome.
(d) In the Hall of Inquisition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Galileo tell Virginia that they move to Florence?

2. What does Galileo tell Vanni that he values after Vanni suggests that Galileo "take up flight"?

3. Where did Scene X open?

4. What is the name of the bailiff?

5. While speaking with the "Little Monk" about his family's life, what animal does Galileo talk about ?

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