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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, On Bellosguardo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the Cardinal when he accepted the position of the Supreme Pontiff?
(a) 64.
(b) 72.
(c) 68.
(d) 55.

2. What is it called when someone commits a crime against God?
(a) Apostasy.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Blasphemy.

3. Which of Galileo's books was finally published in 1630?
(a) From Here to the Stars.
(b) Dialogue on the Tides.
(c) Discourse on Gravity.
(d) Secrets of the Sun and Moon.

4. What was the major complaint and source of illness at the convent?
(a) Spoiled food.
(b) Cold.
(c) Rodents.
(d) Sick children.

5. What was the name of the youngest Galilei child.
(a) Vincenzo.
(b) Guiseppe.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Mario.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Galileo finally set off for the Vatican?

2. What word is used to describe something that is opposite or against?

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

4. What word was used to describe Maria Celeste?

5. Galileo was eventually named head mathematician and philosopher to which of the following people?

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