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

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

3. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:
(a) Earth is not flat.
(b) Earth travels around the Sun.
(c) Galileo should be canonized.
(d) There are other planets in the galaxy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?

3. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

4. What was the major complaint and source of illness at the convent?

5. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?

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