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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. 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) Impudent.
(d) Ill-informed.

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

3. At this time, Galileo's health was poor. It was recommended that while in Rome, Galileo should stay ___________.
(a) In a hospital.
(b) In seclusion.
(c) In bed.
(d) Indoors.

4. What was the first name of Galileo's father?
(a) Vincenzio.
(b) Ricardo.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Francesco.

5. In order to impress the new pope, Galileo sent a copy of his yet to be published work titled:
(a) Discourse on the Stars.
(b) Monologue on the Moons.
(c) Treatise on the Tides.
(d) Investigating the Milky Way.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the ban effectively lifted from the work?

2. How many cardinals would preside over Galileo's trial?

3. Galileo suggested to Maria Celeste that she petition this Pope for assistance.

4. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"

5. Officials from which region would be responsible for approving Galileo's manuscript?

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