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

2. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?
(a) Newton.
(b) Einstein.
(c) Sagan.
(d) Copernicus.

3. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?
(a) Cardinal Mallazzi.
(b) Cardinal Tringali.
(c) Cardinal Benedict.
(d) Cardinal Barberini.

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

5. How old was Maria Celeste when she entered the convent?
(a) 15.
(b) 11.
(c) 17.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the youngest Galilei child.

2. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:

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

4. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?

5. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?

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