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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 name of the convent that housed two of Galileo's daughters?
(a) Convent of St. Augustine.
(b) Convent of San Matteo.
(c) Convent of the Sacred Heart.
(d) Convent of St. Francis.

2. Unlike Galileo's daughters, the son was able to become recognized by the church after he had been:
(a) Legitimized.
(b) Baptized.
(c) Incapacitated.
(d) Born.

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

4. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?
(a) 22.
(b) 13.
(c) 16.
(d) 19.

5. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?
(a) Archbishop of Canterbury.
(b) Cardinal Richelieu.
(c) Grand Duke of Tuscany.
(d) Pope Pius XII.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man was killed, in part, for stating which of the following:

2. What was the surname of Galileo's lover and mother to his children?

3. What was the first name of Galileo's daughter before she was taken into the convent?

4. How old was Galileo when Marina died?

5. What is it called when someone discredits or speaks out against the church?

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