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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five, At Siena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who would act as judge(s) at Galileo's trial?
(a) Archbishops.
(b) Cardinals.
(c) Pope.
(d) Archduke of Tuscany.

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

3. Maria Celeste managed to keep informed of Galileo's trials with the help of which family member's brother?
(a) Vincenzo.
(b) Virgnia.
(c) Sestilia.
(d) Carlo.

4. Galileo managed to maintain friendships with powerful people, including which of the following?
(a) Archbishop of Siena.
(b) Grand Duke of Florence.
(c) First High Cardinal.
(d) Prince Medici.

5. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.
(a) Ambassadress.
(b) Duchess.
(c) Baronness.
(d) Empress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not one of Galileo's avid supporters?

2. Which Italian city seemed to be the only one spared from the epidemic?

3. In addition to regular financial aid, Galileo began to work as a ______ at the convent.

4. In which country was the book eventually printed?

5. What was the name of the place Maria Celeste worked at the convent?

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