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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 was the name of Galileo's brother?
(a) Raphael.
(b) Michelangelo.
(c) Gambino.
(d) Vincenzo.

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

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

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

5. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 47.
(b) 59.
(c) 62.
(d) 71.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe something that is opposite or against?

2. What was the name of the place Maria Celeste worked at the convent?

3. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?

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

5. To which royal figure was the work dedicated?

(see the answer key)

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