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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 was the daughter's first name after she was taken into the convent and received her vows?
(a) Therese.
(b) Livia.
(c) Maria.
(d) Angelica.

2. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?
(a) Sacreligious.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Apostasy.
(d) Heresy.

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

4. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?
(a) Patricia.
(b) Annalise.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Virginia.

5. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Medici.
(c) Gamba.
(d) Giabruzzi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Galileo's second daughter to enter the convent?

2. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?

3. In what year was the first letter written from Maria to Galileo?

4. How was the man killed?

5. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:

(see the answer key)

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