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

2. Galileo left his son with Marina and took his daughters to which Italian city?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Florence.
(c) Padua.
(d) Venice.

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

4. What name did the second daughter adopt?
(a) Theresa.
(b) Arcangela.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Michael.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Galileo went to work in the court of which royal?

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

4. What was the name of the convent that housed two of Galileo's daughters?

5. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

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