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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. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?
(a) 1620.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1615.
(d) 1610.

2. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?
(a) Pope Pius XII.
(b) Cardinal Richelieu.
(c) Grand Duke of Tuscany.
(d) Archbishop of Canterbury.

3. What caused the delay in Galileo's trip to the Vatican?
(a) Weather.
(b) Death in the family.
(c) Illness.
(d) Financial problems.

4. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
(a) Padua.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Rome.

5. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Coot.
(d) Hawk.

Short Answer Questions

1. For some unknown reason Galileo did not save all of Maria Celeste's letters during that year. How many letters did Galileo manage to save?

2. What word is often used in regards to the presence of the Sun?

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

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

5. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?

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