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

2. What is the name of the order at the convent?
(a) Rule of the Holy Ghost.
(b) Convent of St. Lucia.
(c) Rule of Saint Clare.
(d) Order of the Virgin Mary.

3. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:
(a) The Academist.
(b) The Astronomer.
(c) The Geologist.
(d) The Assayer.

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

5. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?
(a) 1622.
(b) 1624.
(c) 1631.
(d) 1643.

Short Answer Questions

1. Galileo left his son with Marina and took his daughters to which Italian city?

2. How many years did it take Galileo to write that particular work?

3. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

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

5. One of the things that got the pope in trouble was his view regarding:

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