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

2. What was the name of the town where the convent was located?
(a) Padua.
(b) Pisa.
(c) Arcetri.
(d) Naples.

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

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

5. It was intended that the girl stay in the convent until her parents could find:
(a) An adoptive family.
(b) Money for college.
(c) A husband.
(d) A place to live.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Galileo when Marina died?

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

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

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

5. Maria Celeste recalls being in the garden with her father learning about which of the following?

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