Galileo's GIft Chapter 1

Why did the Inquisition imprisoned Galielo at Villa Il Gioiello?

• He was found guilty of promoting beliefs that go against those of the church.

• He was getting money from people in exchange for watching the skies.

• He promoted the idea that the earth is at the center of the universe.

• He was found guilty of hurting the Holy Pope.

How long has Galileo been imprisoned for heresy?

• 10 years

• 7 weeks

• 5 months

• 7 years

Why did the boys throw rotten vegetables at Galileo's house?

• The boys were being silly and wanted to make Galileo's house look dirty.

• This will remind Galileo that a man like him cannot think himself wiser than God.

• They were mad at him because he owes money to their families.

• They don't want him to agree with the church amd its teachings.

What got Dom's attention as he was looking at the window?

• A man was standing, pointing at them.

• Something fell of the ground and made a loud sound.

• Dom saw Galileo's telescope

• Galileo was shouting his name.

What did Dom bring for Galileo because he came later than the sunrise?

• a bowl of fruit

• a letter from his father

• a bag of olives

• a loaf of bread

According to Galileo, everyone has a choice: to study the wonders of creation or_____.

• to remain ignorant

• to ask someone who is older and wiser

• to question whether something is true

• to keep our curiosity to ourselves

Galileo told Dom tha he will come back to his house to continue______ or he will take

the complaint to Dom's father.

• cleaning

• listening

• learning

• talking.

Signore Pisani warned his son Domenico that no matter what he sees in

the telescope, he must not _______________.

• talk about the sun as the center of the Universe as a fact

• go to Galielo's house again

• use Galileo's telescope to look at the sky.

• talk about Galileo's work as theory.