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

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

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

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

5. Which Pope was often referred to as the "Poet Pope?"
(a) Constantine.
(b) Pius.
(c) Amadeo.
(d) Urban.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old was Galileo when Marina died?

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

5. Galileo was determined to prove the theories of which famous scientist?

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