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

2. How was the man killed?
(a) Shot.
(b) Hanged.
(c) Burned at the stake.
(d) Starvation.

3. How old was Galileo when Marina died?
(a) 62.
(b) 59.
(c) 71.
(d) 47.

4. The pope was fond of another of Galileo's works, title:
(a) The Assayer.
(b) The Academist.
(c) The Geologist.
(d) The Astronomer.

5. Although it pained her to do so, Maria Celeste often went to Galileo for which of the following?
(a) Money.
(b) New shoes.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the Pope's favorite passages of Galileo's work compares good philosophers to which bird?

2. For some unknown reason Galileo did not save all of Maria Celeste's letters during that year. How many letters did Galileo manage to save?

3. How old was Maria Celeste when she took her vows?

4. In what year was Galileo first told to desist on his astronomical work?

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

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