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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. Which item in Maria Celeste's room was in need of repair?
(a) Telephone.
(b) Sink.
(c) Window.
(d) Door handle.

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

3. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:
(a) Jewish Re-education.
(b) Catholic Condemnation.
(c) Pagan Ostracizing.
(d) Protestant Reformation.

4. What caused the delay in Galileo's trip to the Vatican?
(a) Financial problems.
(b) Illness.
(c) Weather.
(d) Death in the family.

5. Galileo began a new book, the idea for which had been ruminating for nearly ____ years.
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country was the book eventually printed?

2. What was the name of the place Maria Celeste worked at the convent?

3. Shortly after, Vincenzo and Sestilia announced the birth of their second child, a boy named:

4. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?

5. What was the name of Galileo's brother?

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