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

2. What astrological sign does Ludovico align with?
(a) Aries.
(b) Leo.
(c) Scorpio.
(d) Cancer.

3. What astrological sign does Virgina align with?
(a) Capricorn.
(b) Virgo.
(c) Scorpio.
(d) The Twins.

4. Who does Galileo say are his "favorite readings"?
(a) Socrates and Homer.
(b) The Bible and Homer.
(c) The Bible and Socrates.
(d) Aristotle and Plato.

5. While Galileo is in with the inquisition, what is Virginia doing?
(a) Singing.
(b) Praying.
(c) Crying.
(d) Sewing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the monk say that he has to have permission from before Galileo can see an eye doctor?

2. What manuscripts does Galileo give to the "Little Monk"?

3. What is the only thing that the people from the "Little Monk's" village knew about?

4. What gift is sent to Galileo by "someone passing through"? (Scene XII)

5. Where does Galileo hide a copy of his Discorsi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie does Galileo tell Virginia about being summoned by The Duke?

2. Why is Galileo not worried about the Cardinal Inquisitor being in Florence?

3. What does the Court's expect to happen at 5:00 on the day of Galileo's inquisition?

4. In the opening of Scene VII, why does the "Little Monk" admit to Galileo that he has not been able to sleep?

5. What were Federzoni and Andrea's worries concerning Galileo's Inquisition?

6. What does Brecht mean when he wrote, "The depths are hot, the heights are chill. The streets are loud, the court is still" at the opening of Scene IX?

7. What were the problems that Galileo faced with living in both Florence and the Republic regarding the Discorsi?

8. Why does the "Little Monk" use the story of his family and town's history to show Galileo his fears about the mixing of science and religion?

9. Why does Galileo state that he prefers healthy oysters?

10. What was Galileo speaking about to the "Little Monk" when he spoke of his feelings for beauty and truth?

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