Question

The description of Ptolemy includes many adjectives that show the author’s attitude toward the astronomer. Fill in the table with words or phrases that convey a positive view of Ptolemy and those that convey a negative view.

Answer 1

authority contaminateddiligent erroneousillustrious though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knewsagacity unchallenged

Answer 2

authority - contaminated

diligent - erroneous

illustrious - though every child may now know more of the actual truths of the celestial motions than ever Ptolemy knew