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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 the town where the convent was located?
(a) Pisa.
(b) Naples.
(c) Padua.
(d) Arcetri.

2. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.
(a) Maria.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Oliva.
(d) Virginia.

3. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?
(a) 19.
(b) 13.
(c) 22.
(d) 16.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?

2. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?

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

4. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?

5. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:

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