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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. In 1627, Italy was on the brink of which upcoming skirmish?
(a) War of the Roses.
(b) Thirty Years War.
(c) Italian Cival War.
(d) Revolutionary War.

2. Who would have the final say on the approval of the book?
(a) Delvecchio.
(b) Riccardi.
(c) Giambanco.
(d) Medici.

3. What was the name of Galileo's host?
(a) Barberini.
(b) Bertolli.
(c) Nicolini.
(d) Gambini.

4. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:
(a) A husband.
(b) An adoptive family.
(c) Money for college.
(d) A place to live.

5. Which of the following was not one of the reasons given to the Pope by Niccolini?
(a) Illness.
(b) Acceptance of censure.
(c) Old age.
(d) Connection to the Medicis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the major complaint and source of illness at the convent?

2. Which item is not mentioned in the observations on gravity?

3. In which country was the book eventually printed?

4. What word is used to describe the topic of the new book?

5. How was the man killed?

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