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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 went to work in the court of which royal?
(a) Pope John I.
(b) Guido Bruno.
(c) Cardinal Allegretti.
(d) Cosimo de' Medici.

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

3. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Gamba.
(c) Medici.
(d) Giabruzzi.

4. What new law began to frighten many of Galileo's colleagues?
(a) Astronomers' Discourse.
(b) Mathematicians' Treatise.
(c) Heretic Law.
(d) Edict of 1616.

5. What name did the second daughter adopt?
(a) Arcangela.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the man killed?

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

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

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

5. How long did Galileo stay in Rome?

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