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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. The nuns at the convent rejoiced with the news of Galileo's impending return. Which of the nuns ran to Maria Celeste crying with joy?
(a) Abbess.
(b) Mother Superior.
(c) Arcangela.
(d) Lead Suor.

2. Galileo was eager to go to Rome to march with which prestigious group?
(a) Lyncean Academicians.
(b) Moravian Mathematicians.
(c) College of Cardinals.
(d) Roman Astronomers.

3. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Coot.

4. If Galileo was able to prove that science had a legitimate place in the world, the Pope would no longer appear to be:
(a) Powerful.
(b) Holy.
(c) Infallible.
(d) Omniscient.

5. What is another name for a nun's living quarters?
(a) Cell.
(b) State room.
(c) Cabin.
(d) Cupboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used by Niccolini that means the same thing as "interfered?"

2. By this time Mrs. Niccolini had earned the title of __________.

3. In 1623, one of the following was named as the new pope. Which man was it?

4. What word is used to reference a report issued by the office to important officials?

5. How long did it take before the printing was complete?

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