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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, On Bellosguardo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.
(a) Gregory.
(b) John.
(c) Pius.
(d) Urban.

2. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Gamba.
(b) Giabruzzi.
(c) Medici.
(d) Benedict.

3. What was the major complaint and source of illness at the convent?
(a) Sick children.
(b) Spoiled food.
(c) Cold.
(d) Rodents.

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

5. What is it called when a nun is required to stay inside the convent compound at all times?
(a) Confirmation.
(b) Reformation.
(c) Imprisoned.
(d) Cloistered.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did the Pope take office?

2. Which famous man was killed in the same year she was born?

3. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:

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

5. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:

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