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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five, At Siena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?
(a) New shoes.
(b) Advice.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothing.

2. What was the name of the high ranking member of the church that took "custody" of Galileo after the trial?
(a) Niccolini.
(b) Piccolomini.
(c) Giambanco.
(d) Barberini.

3. What was the nickname given to Father Christopher Scheiner?
(a) Appelles.
(b) Ptolomy.
(c) Gioello.
(d) Aristotle.

4. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?
(a) Cardinal Creepy.
(b) Monsignor Crab.
(c) Brother Ghoul.
(d) Father Monster.

5. What was the name of Galileo's host?
(a) Bertolli.
(b) Barberini.
(c) Gambini.
(d) Nicolini.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the famous and extremely powerful family from that country?

2. In 1630, approximately _____ Florentines died from disease?

3. Who assisted Galileo and Maria Celeste in one particular project?

4. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:

5. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?

(see the answer key)

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