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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. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?
(a) Property.
(b) Farm equipment.
(c) Cars.
(d) Jewelry.

2. In what year was the ban effectively lifted from the work?
(a) 1757.
(b) 1841.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1803.

3. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Giambanco.
(b) Riccardi.
(c) Delvecchio.
(d) Medici.

4. How was the man killed?
(a) Starvation.
(b) Burned at the stake.
(c) Hanged.
(d) Shot.

5. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?
(a) 22.
(b) 16.
(c) 19.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?

2. Maria Celeste managed to keep informed of Galileo's trials with the help of which family member's brother?

3. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.

4. What was the affectionate nickname of this contact?

5. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?

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