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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. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

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

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

4. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Annalise.
(d) Patricia.

5. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?
(a) Maria.
(b) Constance.
(c) Livia.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Convents in Italy were different than in other countries because they were permitted to own which of the following?

3. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?

4. What was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?

5. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.

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