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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, To Florence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?
(a) Gifted.
(b) Impetuous.
(c) Imbecile.
(d) Unmarriageable.

2. How old was Maria Celeste when she entered the convent?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

3. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?
(a) 1620.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1615.
(d) 1610.

4. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?
(a) Sagan.
(b) Einstein.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Newton.

5. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Urban.
(b) Amadeo.
(c) Pius.
(d) Constantine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the man killed?

2. Which famous man was killed in the same year she was born?

3. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.

4. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?

5. Galileo left his son with Marina and took his daughters to which Italian city?

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