Directions: Read pages 24–25 of Starry Messenger by Peter Sís, beginning with “His fame grew” and ending with “the highest ruler of the land—the Pope.” Then answer each item.

Words to Know:

extravaganza: a large event like a festival, party, or show

upholding: supporting

philosophers: thinkers

summoned: called upon

Read this sentence from the passage. “By upholding the idea that the earth was not the center of the universe, he had gone against the Bible and everything the ancient philosophers had taught.”