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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. What was the name of Galileo's contact within the Vatican?
(a) Riccardi.
(b) Tringali.
(c) Bacelli.
(d) Verardi.

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

3. How long did Galileo stay in Rome this time?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 4 months.

4. Which Pope approved the Edict of 1616?
(a) Paul.
(b) Urban.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Pius.

5. Galileo's trial and exile left him feeling like which of the following?
(a) Malcontent.
(b) Outcast.
(c) Failure.
(d) Leper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is often used in regards to the presence of the Sun?

2. In 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?

3. Galileo planned to make a detour on the way to the Vatican to visit his old friend:

4. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?

5. Which Pope approved of Galileo's conviction?

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