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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. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Blasphemy.
(d) Apostasy.

2. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

3. What name did the second daughter adopt?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Michael.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Arcangela.

4. What is the name of the order at the convent?
(a) Rule of the Holy Ghost.
(b) Convent of St. Lucia.
(c) Rule of Saint Clare.
(d) Order of the Virgin Mary.

5. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?
(a) 68.
(b) 72.
(c) 64.
(d) 55.

Short Answer Questions

1. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?

2. What was the name of the convent that housed two of Galileo's daughters?

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

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

5. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"

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