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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes XIII - XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Galileo tell Andrea to hide the Discorsi?
(a) In the pages of Plato's book.
(b) In his coat.
(c) In plain sight.
(d) In the chest with other books.

3. How old does Ludovico say the invention he saw in Holland was?
(a) A few hours old.
(b) A month old.
(c) A few days old.
(d) A week old.

4. Who claims that Galileo would damn him if he (Galileo) would not see him?
(a) Bellarmin.
(b) The "Little Monk."
(c) Mucius.
(d) Andrea.

5. According to Galileo, what gives the "Little Monk" the right to say whatever he wishes?
(a) His habit.
(b) The church.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Hie rank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author's name does Andrea give to the Frontier guard when he inquired about Galileo's book?

2. Who does the "Very Old Cardinal" claim was the "crown of creation"?

3. What prediction does Galileo make to Andrea about astronomy?

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

5. What is the date of the opening of Scene III?

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