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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. Where did Galileo stay to recuperate after the trial?
(a) Florence.
(b) Siena.
(c) Trieste.
(d) Arno.

2. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?
(a) Astronomers' Discourse.
(b) Edict of 1616.
(c) Mathematicians' Treatise.
(d) Heretic Law.

3. Which type of clock was invented by Galileo and another person?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Anti-movement.
(c) Pendulum.
(d) Mantel.

4. Shortly after, Vincenzo and Sestilia announced the birth of their second child, a boy named:
(a) Michelangelo.
(b) Fernando.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Carlo.

5. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?
(a) Second Baron.
(b) Crown Prince.
(c) Viscount of Rome.
(d) Grand Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?

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

3. In which country was the book eventually printed?

4. In this year, Maria Celeste was once again considered for which high level position at San Matteo?

5. What was the main topic of this book?

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