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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. The letter was written to express condolences for the loss of ______, Galileo's sister.
(a) Oliva.
(b) Maria.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Margaret.

2. In what year was Galileo's daughter born?
(a) 1600.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1619.
(d) 1603.

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

4. The son was intended to complete his education at a university in which city?
(a) Pisa.
(b) Padua.
(c) Genoa.
(d) Rome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:

2. How old was Galileo when Marina died?

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

4. What was the name of the youngest Galilei child.

5. How was the man killed?

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