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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, In Care of the Tuscan Embassy, Villa Medici, Rome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Cardinal Barberini related to Pope Urban?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Brother.
(c) Godson.
(d) Nephew.

2. Who would act as judge(s) at Galileo's trial?
(a) Archduke of Tuscany.
(b) Cardinals.
(c) Archbishops.
(d) Pope.

3. When Galileo finished with his work, he sent it to Maria Celeste who would painstakingly _______ it.
(a) Copy.
(b) Bind.
(c) Proofread.
(d) Edit.

4. Officials from which region would be responsible for approving Galileo's manuscript?
(a) Venice.
(b) Florence.
(c) Rome.
(d) Padua.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?

2. Maria Celeste tended to write long letters to Galileo on which day of the week?

3. When Galileo arrived in Rome, he was lodged at which of the following?

4. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?

5. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?

(see the answer key)

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