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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While talking to Andrea about the ships that had found new continents, what does Galileo call the "dreaded ocean"?
(a) A puddle.
(b) A pool.
(c) A pond.
(d) A lake.

2. Who enters the room after the "Very Old Cardinal" collapses?
(a) The Duke of Florence.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Clavius.
(d) Andrea.

3. How old is Galileo when he was arguing with the Curator about salary?
(a) 35 years old.
(b) 27 years old.
(c) 76 years old.
(d) 46 years old.

4. What does Galileo use to represent the sun when explaining the rotation of the Earth to Andrea?
(a) A wash basin.
(b) A table.
(c) A lamp.
(d) A chair.

5. What does Galileo tell the Curator would "save millions of scudi in navigation"?
(a) New ocean maps.
(b) New star charts.
(c) The telescope.
(d) New ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Galileo, when informed upon the Holy Office's findings, who accepted Galileo's observations?

2. What object does Andrea tell Galileo not to use because "You can prove anything with them"?

3. According to Galileo, who were the ones that were "no longer moved by reason"?

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

5. Who is Virginia speaking with at the end of Scene VI?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie does Galileo tell the Senators about the telescope to secure his raise at the University?

2. Why does the Inquisitor tell Virginia that Galileo's new picture of the universe was harmful?

3. What is the relevance of the song at Cardinal Bellarmin's party?

4. Why did Galileo, as pointed out by Sagredo, teach the Ptolemaic model over the Copernican model given his belief in the Copernican model of the universe?

5. Why does Galileo believe that naming the new stars by the name Medici would allow him some leeway on his studies?

6. What is the significance of Galileo telling the Court Clerks of the "new way" to play chess?

7. What does the Clerk mean when he tells Galileo "We can only afford moves like this"?

8. What is happening at the opening of Scene I?

9. Why does Galileo believe that he and Virgina need to move to Florence?

10. Describe the Ptolemaic system model that Galileo shows to Andrea.

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