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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. Galileo left his son with Marina and took his daughters to which Italian city?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Padua.
(c) Florence.
(d) Venice.

2. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Urban.
(b) Pius.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Amadeo.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?

2. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:

3. How old was Galileo when Marina died?

4. What was the name of Galileo's brother?

5. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.

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