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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. Which Pope approved the Edict of 1616?
(a) Paul.
(b) Pius.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Urban.

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

3. In addition to regular financial aid, Galileo began to work as a ______ at the convent.
(a) Gardener.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Handyman.
(d) Teacher.

4. What is the name of the monastery that could have been used to contain Galileo after he left SIena?
(a) San Matteo.
(b) Certosa.
(c) Dominica.
(d) Sacred Heart.

5. According to Galileo, how many "new" sciences were being introduced?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

2. There was great hope that Galileo's new book would be published in which country?

3. In what month did Niccolini petition the Pope once more?

4. In 1630, approximately _____ Florentines died from disease?

5. Maria Celeste took on the role of teacher in which area?

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