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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. How was the man killed?
(a) Hanged.
(b) Burned at the stake.
(c) Shot.
(d) Starvation.

2. For some unknown reason Galileo did not save all of Maria Celeste's letters during that year. How many letters did Galileo manage to save?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

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

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

5. According to the law, it was likely that many people in Galileo's occupation would be considered to be which of the following?
(a) Traitors.
(b) Heretics.
(c) Ill-informed.
(d) Impudent.

Short Answer Questions

1. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?

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

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

4. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?

5. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

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